CVE-2022-20396 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In SettingsActivity.java, there is a possible way to make a device discoverable over Bluetooth, without permission or user interaction, 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-234440688

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-345

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-09-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20396?

CVE-2022-20396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In SettingsActivity.java, there is a possible way to make a device discoverable over Bluetooth, without permission or user interaction, due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation...

How severe is CVE-2022-20396?

CVE-2022-20396 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-2022-20396?

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