CVE-2022-20446

Name: CVE-2022-20446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-08T22:15:11.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20446 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In AlwaysOnHotwordDetector of AlwaysOnHotwordDetector.java, there is a possible way to access the microphone from the background due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In AlwaysOnHotwordDetector of AlwaysOnHotwordDetector.java, there is a possible way to access the microphone from the background due to a missing permission check. 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-229793943

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20446?

How severe is CVE-2022-20446?

CVE-2022-20446 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20446?

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Source: NVD / NIST