CVE-2022-44438: 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-2022-44438?
CVE-2022-44438 has a medium severity that could potentially lead to local denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44438?
To fix CVE-2022-44438, update the affected Android version to the latest patch provided by Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2022-44438?
CVE-2022-44438 affects Android versions 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What impact does CVE-2022-44438 have on my device?
CVE-2022-44438 can lead to a local denial of service affecting the contacts service.
Is there a risk of remote exploitation with CVE-2022-44438?
CVE-2022-44438 does not require additional execution privileges and poses a risk of local denial of service rather than remote exploitation.