#VU72879 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2022-4452

Vulnerability identifier: #VU72879

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4452

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 a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Android System. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 13 2022-09-01 - 13

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External links
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-03-01#2023-03-01-security-patch-level-vulnerability-details

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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.