CVE-2022-20260

Name: CVE-2022-20260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-12T15:15:09.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20260 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Phone app, there is a possible crash loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local persistent denial of service in the Phone app with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Phone app, there is a possible crash loop due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local persistent denial of service in the Phone app with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-220865698

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20260?

How severe is CVE-2022-20260?

CVE-2022-20260 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20260?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST