CVE-2022-20482 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In createNotificationChannel of NotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to make the device unusable and require factory reset due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240422263

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

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-2022-20482?

CVE-2022-20482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In createNotificationChannel of NotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to make the device unusable and require factory reset due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local denial of s...

How severe is CVE-2022-20482?

CVE-2022-20482 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-2022-20482?

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