CVE-2022-20112 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In getAvailabilityStatus of PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to change private DNS settings due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-206987762

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20112?

CVE-2022-20112 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In getAvailabilityStatus of PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to change private DNS settings due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalatio...

How severe is CVE-2022-20112?

CVE-2022-20112 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20112?

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