Vulnerability · Published Dec 13, 2022 · Assigned by google_android

CVE-2022-20474

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect default permissions in Android. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 17% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 83.3% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack tooling1Public PoC

Official description

In readLazyValue of Parcel.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240138294

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS	android-platform-frameworks-base	no fix listed	UBUNTU-CVE-2022-20474
Ubuntu:24.04:LTS	android-platform-frameworks-base	no fix listed	UBUNTU-CVE-2022-20474

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Android	Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

Weakness: CWE-276 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01