CVE-2022-20537 (Low) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33

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CVE-2022-20537 - Low Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r33

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings

Found in HEAD commit: fbaf445bc991f7db3adf6d45b7850c2c8fec178c

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/wifi/WifiScanModeActivity.java

Vulnerability Details

In createDialog of WifiScanModeActivity.java, there is a possible way for a Guest user to enable location-sensitive settings due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the Guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-235601169

Publish Date: 2022-12-16

URL: CVE-2022-20537

CVSS 3 Score Details (3.3)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8b1e21f92998c85e728a502fe52be23a7e3696ee

Release Date: 2022-12-16

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r16

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