What is the severity of CVE-2022-20551?

CVE-2022-20551 has a severity rating that allows for local escalation of privilege due to a logic error in audio recording functionality.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20551?

To fix CVE-2022-20551, users should update their Android devices to the latest available version that resolves this vulnerability.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20551?

CVE-2022-20551 affects Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.

Can CVE-2022-20551 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2022-20551 can be exploited without user interaction, allowing malicious actions to occur silently.

What type of attack does CVE-2022-20551 enable?

CVE-2022-20551 enables an attacker to record audio on the device without a privacy indicator, leading to potential privacy breaches.

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CVE-2022-20551

medium

6.7

6/2/2023

28/2/2023

26/8/2024

CVE-2022-20551

First published: Mon Feb 06 2023(Updated: )

In createTrack of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without a privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-243376549

Credit: security@android.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20551?
CVE-2022-20551 has a severity rating that allows for local escalation of privilege due to a logic error in audio recording functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20551?
To fix CVE-2022-20551, users should update their Android devices to the latest available version that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20551?
CVE-2022-20551 affects Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
Can CVE-2022-20551 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2022-20551 can be exploited without user interaction, allowing malicious actions to occur silently.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-20551 enable?
CVE-2022-20551 enables an attacker to record audio on the device without a privacy indicator, leading to potential privacy breaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20551?
CVE-2022-20551 has a severity rating that allows for local escalation of privilege due to a logic error in audio recording functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20551?
To fix CVE-2022-20551, users should update their Android devices to the latest available version that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-20551?
CVE-2022-20551 affects Google Android versions 12.0, 12.1, and 13.0.
Can CVE-2022-20551 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2022-20551 can be exploited without user interaction, allowing malicious actions to occur silently.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-20551 enable?
CVE-2022-20551 enables an attacker to record audio on the device without a privacy indicator, leading to potential privacy breaches.