What is the severity of CVE-2022-33701?

CVE-2022-33701 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on system permissions and potential unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33701?

To mitigate CVE-2022-33701, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided in the SMR Jul-2022 Release 1.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-33701?

CVE-2022-33701 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What does CVE-2022-33701 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2022-33701 allows attackers to bypass access controls and invoke the PowerManager.goToSleep method by sending a broadcast intent.

Is CVE-2022-33701 specific to any device manufacturers?

CVE-2022-33701 is primarily associated with devices running Google Android, specifically those utilizing KnoxCustomManagerService.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-33701

low

3.3

CWE

284

11/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-33701

First published: Mon Jul 11 2022(Updated: )

Improper access control vulnerability in KnoxCustomManagerService prior to SMR Jul-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to call PowerManaer.goToSleep method which is protected by system permission by sending braodcast intent.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com mobile.security@samsung.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33701?
CVE-2022-33701 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on system permissions and potential unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33701?
To mitigate CVE-2022-33701, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided in the SMR Jul-2022 Release 1.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-33701?
CVE-2022-33701 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What does CVE-2022-33701 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2022-33701 allows attackers to bypass access controls and invoke the PowerManager.goToSleep method by sending a broadcast intent.
Is CVE-2022-33701 specific to any device manufacturers?
CVE-2022-33701 is primarily associated with devices running Google Android, specifically those utilizing KnoxCustomManagerService.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33701?
CVE-2022-33701 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on system permissions and potential unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33701?
To mitigate CVE-2022-33701, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided in the SMR Jul-2022 Release 1.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-33701?
CVE-2022-33701 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What does CVE-2022-33701 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2022-33701 allows attackers to bypass access controls and invoke the PowerManager.goToSleep method by sending a broadcast intent.
Is CVE-2022-33701 specific to any device manufacturers?
CVE-2022-33701 is primarily associated with devices running Google Android, specifically those utilizing KnoxCustomManagerService.