CVE-2022-20024: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Feb 7, 2022
·Updated
In system service, there is a possible permission bypass 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. Patch ID: ALPS06219064; Issue ID: ALPS06219064.
Affected Software
30 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6750
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6763
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8173
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797
Event History
Feb 7, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20024?
CVE-2022-20024 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-20024?
To fix CVE-2022-20024, apply the patch identified as ALPS06219064 as soon as it is available.
3
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20024?
CVE-2022-20024 affects Google Android versions 11.0 and 12.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20024?
No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20024.
5
What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2022-20024?
Devices running affected versions of Google Android, specifically versions 11.0 and 12.0, may be vulnerable to CVE-2022-20024.