What is the severity of CVE-2022-20449?

CVE-2022-20449 has a severity that may lead to local denial of service due to a path traversal vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20449?

Fixing CVE-2022-20449 involves updating to the latest Android version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20449?

CVE-2022-20449 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20449?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20449.

What component is impacted by CVE-2022-20449?

CVE-2022-20449 impacts the UserManagerService.java component in Android.

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CVE-2022-20449

medium

4.4

CWE

5/12/2022

13/12/2022

22/4/2025

CVE-2022-20449: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Dec 05 2022(Updated: )

In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239701237

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0
Android	=13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 has a severity that may lead to local denial of service due to a path traversal vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20449?
Fixing CVE-2022-20449 involves updating to the latest Android version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20449?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20449.
What component is impacted by CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 impacts the UserManagerService.java component in Android.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 has a severity that may lead to local denial of service due to a path traversal vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20449?
Fixing CVE-2022-20449 involves updating to the latest Android version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20449?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2022-20449.
What component is impacted by CVE-2022-20449?
CVE-2022-20449 impacts the UserManagerService.java component in Android.