CVE-2022-44435: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
In messaging service, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service in contacts service with no additional execution privileges needed.
Other sources
Messaging do not check the permission , which may cause a Elevation of privilege.
— OSV
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
android/:unknown:to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2023-01-05
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44435?
CVE-2022-44435 has the potential to cause a local denial of service in the contacts service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44435?
To resolve CVE-2022-44435, ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version that contains the relevant security patches.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-44435?
CVE-2022-44435 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What application does CVE-2022-44435 impact?
CVE-2022-44435 impacts the messaging service within Android that manages contacts.
Can CVE-2022-44435 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-44435 does not require additional execution privileges, but it is primarily a local denial of service vulnerability.