CVE-2022-20544 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

In onOptionsItemSelected of ManageApplications.java, there is a possible bypass of profile owner restrictions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-238745070

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

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-2022-20544?

CVE-2022-20544 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). In onOptionsItemSelected of ManageApplications.java, there is a possible bypass of profile owner restrictions due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with n...

How severe is CVE-2022-20544?

CVE-2022-20544 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-2022-20544?

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