#VU69990 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2022-20498

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69990

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20498

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the Bluetooth component. An attacker with physical proximity to device can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10 2020-12-05 - 13

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2022-12-01#2022-12-01-security-patch-level-vulnerability-details

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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