CVE-2022-20449 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239701237

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20449?

CVE-2022-20449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execu...

How severe is CVE-2022-20449?

CVE-2022-20449 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20449?

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