CVE-2022-20538 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In getSmsRoleHolder of RoleService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-235601770

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	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-203

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-20538?

CVE-2022-20538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In getSmsRoleHolder of RoleService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to loc...

How severe is CVE-2022-20538?

CVE-2022-20538 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-2022-20538?

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