CVE-2022-20145
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CVE-2022-20145 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In startLegacyVpnPrivileged of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to retrieve VPN credentials due to a protocol downgrade attack. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious Wi-Fi AP is used, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 6.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In startLegacyVpnPrivileged of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to retrieve VPN credentials due to a protocol downgrade attack. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious Wi-Fi AP is used, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-201660636
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 11.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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