CVE-2022-20007 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's still in the foreground, when it is not, due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211481342

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20007?

CVE-2022-20007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's still in the foreground, when it is not, due to a race conditio...

How severe is CVE-2022-20007?

CVE-2022-20007 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20007?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.