CVE-2022-20449
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CVE-2022-20449 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239701237
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 10.0 | |
| Android | 11.0 | |
| Android | 12.0 | |
| Android | 13.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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