What is the severity of CVE-2022-20442?

CVE-2022-20442 is classified with a local escalation of privilege vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20442?

To mitigate CVE-2022-20442, it is recommended to update the affected Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20442?

CVE-2022-20442 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What type of attack does CVE-2022-20442 involve?

CVE-2022-20442 involves a tapjacking or overlay attack that could allow permission granting for a separate app.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20442?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20442.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20442

high

7.3

CWE

1021

5/12/2022

13/12/2022

22/4/2025

CVE-2022-20442

First published: Mon Dec 05 2022(Updated: )

In onCreate of ReviewPermissionsActivity.java, there is a possible way to grant permissions for a separate app with API level < 23 due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-176094367

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0
Android
	=10.0
	=11.0
	=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20442?
CVE-2022-20442 is classified with a local escalation of privilege vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20442?
To mitigate CVE-2022-20442, it is recommended to update the affected Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20442?
CVE-2022-20442 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-20442 involve?
CVE-2022-20442 involves a tapjacking or overlay attack that could allow permission granting for a separate app.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20442?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20442.

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