CVE-2022-20007
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CVE-2022-20007 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's still in the foreground, when it is not, due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's still in the foreground, when it is not, due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211481342
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 10.0 | |
| Android | 11.0 | |
| Android | 12.0 | |
| Android | 12.1 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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