What is the severity of CVE-2022-20453?

CVE-2022-20453 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause local denial of service of SIM recognition.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20453?

To fix CVE-2022-20453, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates for affected Android versions.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20453?

CVE-2022-20453 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20453?

CVE-2022-20453 is a path traversal error leading to a constricted directory permissions issue.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20453?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the successful exploitation of CVE-2022-20453.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20453

medium

5.5

CWE

7/11/2022

8/11/2022

1/5/2025

CVE-2022-20453: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Nov 07 2022(Updated: )

In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible constriction of directory permissions due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service of SIM recognition with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240685104

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-2022-20453?
CVE-2022-20453 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause local denial of service of SIM recognition.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20453?
To fix CVE-2022-20453, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates for affected Android versions.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20453?
CVE-2022-20453 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-20453?
CVE-2022-20453 is a path traversal error leading to a constricted directory permissions issue.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-20453?
Yes, user interaction is needed for the successful exploitation of CVE-2022-20453.

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