What is the severity of CVE-2022-20450?

CVE-2022-20450 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20450?

To fix CVE-2022-20450, update your Android device to the latest software version provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20450?

CVE-2022-20450 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

What type of attack does CVE-2022-20450 enable?

CVE-2022-20450 enables local escalation of privilege through a bypass of user consent due to a missing permission check.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20450?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2022-20450.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20450

high

7.8

CWE

862

7/11/2022

8/11/2022

1/5/2025

CVE-2022-20450

First published: Mon Nov 07 2022(Updated: )

In restorePermissionState of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to bypass user consent 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-210065877

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0
Android	=12.1
Android	=13.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2022-20450?
CVE-2022-20450 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20450?
To fix CVE-2022-20450, update your Android device to the latest software version provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20450?
CVE-2022-20450 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-20450 enable?
CVE-2022-20450 enables local escalation of privilege through a bypass of user consent due to a missing permission check.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2022-20450?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2022-20450.

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