CVE-2022-20043: High severity android vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

In Bluetooth, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS06148177; Issue ID: ALPS06148177.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8183
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385

Event History

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-2022-20043?

CVE-2022-20043 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability as it allows for local escalation of privilege without user interaction.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2022-20043?

CVE-2022-20043 affects specific versions of Google Android, including 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2022-20043?

To fix CVE-2022-20043, apply the patch identified by Patch ID ALPS06148177.

4

Does CVE-2022-20043 require user interaction to exploit?

No, CVE-2022-20043 can be exploited without any user interaction.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20043?

CVE-2022-20043 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Bluetooth component.

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