CVE-2022-20144

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2022-20144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers 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-11Android ID: A-250637906

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid10.0
GoogleAndroid11.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20144?
In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers 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-11Android ID: A-250637906
How severe is CVE-2022-20144?
CVE-2022-20144 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20144?
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Source: NVD / NIST