#VU65068 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2022-20220

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65068

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20220

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Android Framework does not properly impose security restrictions and allows file operations outside the Call Composer directory. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 12L - 12

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01#2022-07-05-security-patch-level-vulnerability-details
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/ContactsProvider/+/0aba93d7d0a92a277f540fec7d5b04b2850fa184

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.