What is the severity of CVE-2022-20497?

CVE-2022-20497 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20497?

To mitigate CVE-2022-20497, users should update their Android device to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of access is required to exploit CVE-2022-20497?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-20497 requires physical access to the device.

What is the main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497?

The main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497 is the potential exposure of sensitive notifications on the lockscreen.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20497?

CVE-2022-20497 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

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CVE-2022-20497

medium

4.6

5/12/2022

13/12/2022

22/4/2025

CVE-2022-20497

First published: Mon Dec 05 2022(Updated: )

In updatePublicMode of NotificationLockscreenUserManagerImpl.java, there is a possible way to reveal sensitive notifications on the lockscreen due to an incorrect state transition. This could lead to local information disclosure with physical access required and an app that runs above the lockscreen, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246301979

Credit: security@android.com

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

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20497?
CVE-2022-20497 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20497?
To mitigate CVE-2022-20497, users should update their Android device to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of access is required to exploit CVE-2022-20497?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-20497 requires physical access to the device.
What is the main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497?
The main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497 is the potential exposure of sensitive notifications on the lockscreen.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20497?
CVE-2022-20497 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20497?
CVE-2022-20497 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20497?
To mitigate CVE-2022-20497, users should update their Android device to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of access is required to exploit CVE-2022-20497?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-20497 requires physical access to the device.
What is the main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497?
The main risk associated with CVE-2022-20497 is the potential exposure of sensitive notifications on the lockscreen.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-20497?
CVE-2022-20497 affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.