CVE-2022-20500 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In loadFromXml of ShortcutPackage.java, there is a possible crash on boot due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246540168

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	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-755

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-2022-20500?

CVE-2022-20500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In loadFromXml of ShortcutPackage.java, there is a possible crash on boot due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User ...

How severe is CVE-2022-20500?

CVE-2022-20500 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-2022-20500?

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