CVE-2022-38698: High severity android vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2022
·Updated
In messaging service, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to elevation of privilege in contacts service with no additional execution privileges needed.
Affected Software
32 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
UNISOC S8000
UNISOC Sc7731e
UNISOC Sc9832e
UNISOC Sc9863a
UNISOC T310
UNISOC T606
UNISOC T610
UNISOC T612
UNISOC T616
UNISOC T618
UNISOC T760
UNISOC T770
UNISOC T820
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
UNISOC S8000
UNISOC Sc7731e
UNISOC Sc9832e
UNISOC Sc9863a
UNISOC T310
UNISOC T606
UNISOC T610
UNISOC T612
UNISOC T616
UNISOC T618
UNISOC T760
UNISOC T770
UNISOC T820
Event History
Oct 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability of CVE-2022-38698?
CVE-2022-38698 describes a missing permission check in the messaging service that can lead to elevation of privilege in the contacts service.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2022-38698?
CVE-2022-38698 affects Google Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
3
What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-38698?
The risks of CVE-2022-38698 include unauthorized access to contacts data and potential manipulation of user contact information.
4
How do I fix CVE-2022-38698?
To fix CVE-2022-38698, users should update their devices to the latest versions of Google Android provided by the manufacturer.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-38698 categorized as?
CVE-2022-38698 is categorized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.