CVE-2022-20475 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In test of ResetTargetTaskHelper.java, there is a possible hijacking of any app which sets allowTaskReparenting="true" due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240663194

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	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20475?

CVE-2022-20475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In test of ResetTargetTaskHelper.java, there is a possible hijacking of any app which sets allowTaskReparenting="true" due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with n...

How severe is CVE-2022-20475?

CVE-2022-20475 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-2022-20475?

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