CVE-2022-20453

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified

CVE-2022-20453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible constriction of directory permissions due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service of SIM recognition with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible constriction of directory permissions due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service of SIM recognition with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240685104

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid10.0
GoogleAndroid11.0
GoogleAndroid12.0
GoogleAndroid12.1
GoogleAndroid13.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20453?
In update of MmsProvider.java, there is a possible constriction of directory permissions due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service of SIM recognition with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240685104
How severe is CVE-2022-20453?
CVE-2022-20453 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20453?
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