#VU67863 Improper access control in Google Android


Vulnerability identifier: #VU67863

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20410

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in System component. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 13 - 13 2022-09-05, 12L - 12L 2022-09-05, 12 - 12 2022-09-05, 11 - 11 2022-09-05, 10 - 10 2022-09-05


External links
http://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2022-10-01#2022-10-01-security-patch-level-vulnerability-details


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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability