CVE-2022-20360: High severity android vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2022
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Updated

In setChecked of SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228314987

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android

Event History

Aug 1, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20360?

CVE-2022-20360 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-20360?

To mitigate CVE-2022-20360, you should ensure that permission checks are properly implemented in the application code.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20360?

CVE-2022-20360 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 12.1.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2022-20360 allow?

CVE-2022-20360 allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2022-20360?

CVE-2022-20360 can be exploited by a guest user on the affected Android devices.

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