CVE-2022-39879

Name: CVE-2022-39879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-09T22:15:16.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39879 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization vulnerability in?CallBGProvider prior to SMR Nov-2022 Release 1 allows local attacker to grant permission for accessing information with phone uid.. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in?CallBGProvider prior to SMR Nov-2022 Release 1 allows local attacker to grant permission for accessing information with phone uid.

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

0.08%

0.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=11Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=11Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39879?

Improper authorization vulnerability in?CallBGProvider prior to SMR Nov-2022 Release 1 allows local attacker to grant permission for accessing information with phone uid.

How severe is CVE-2022-39879?

CVE-2022-39879 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39879?

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