CVE-2022-20246 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In WindowManager, there is a possible bypass of the restrictions for starting activities from the background due to an incorrect UID/permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-230493191

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20246?

CVE-2022-20246 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In WindowManager, there is a possible bypass of the restrictions for starting activities from the background due to an incorrect UID/permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege ...

How severe is CVE-2022-20246?

CVE-2022-20246 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20246?

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