CVE-2022-20145 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In startLegacyVpnPrivileged of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to retrieve VPN credentials due to a protocol downgrade attack. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious Wi-Fi AP is used, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-201660636

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20145?

CVE-2022-20145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In startLegacyVpnPrivileged of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to retrieve VPN credentials due to a protocol downgrade attack. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious Wi-Fi ...

How severe is CVE-2022-20145?

CVE-2022-20145 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20145?

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