CVE-2022-20515 (Medium) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2022-20515 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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

Found in HEAD commit: b7787f3987ff58da32431e8c7a40674c626d307c

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/accounts/AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java

Vulnerability Details

In onPreferenceClick of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to retrieve protected files from the Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-220733496

Publish Date: 2022-12-16

URL: CVE-2022-20515

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

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: None - Availability Impact: None

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/2c1b1aa81346c68179a88bad31f23ed976517954

Release Date: 2022-12-16

Fix Resolution: android-13.0.0_r16

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.