In getEnabledAccessibilityServiceList of AccessibilityManager.java, there is a possible way to hide an accessibility service due to a logic error in the code. 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-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-243849844
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CVE-2022-20495 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - baseandroid-11.0.0_r39
Android framework classes and services
Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base
Found in HEAD commit: 7a4ee4f121a75e05301da3a793747c118e4d8a6d
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/services/accessibility/java/com/android/server/accessibility/AccessibilityManagerService.java
Vulnerability Details
In getEnabledAccessibilityServiceList of AccessibilityManager.java, there is a possible way to hide an accessibility service due to a logic error in the code. 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-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-243849844
Publish Date: 2022-12-13
URL: CVE-2022-20495
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2bc4d49c2b0265f5de1c62d1342b1426cc5e1377
Release Date: 2022-12-13
Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r16
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