CVE-2022-20432

Name: CVE-2022-20432
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-11T20:15:13.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20432 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an missing authorization issue in the system service. Since the component does not have permission check and permission protection,, resulting in Local Elevation of privilege.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-242221899. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an missing authorization issue in the system service. Since the component does not have permission check and permission protection,, resulting in Local Elevation of privilege.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-242221899

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

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-10-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-10-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20432?

How severe is CVE-2022-20432?

CVE-2022-20432 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20432?

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