In getAvailabilityStatus of PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to change private DNS settings due to a permissions bypass. 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-12LAndroid ID: A-206987762
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CVE-2022-20112 - 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/network/PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java
Vulnerability Details
In getAvailabilityStatus of PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to change private DNS settings due to a permissions bypass. 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-12LAndroid ID: A-206987762
Publish Date: 2022-05-10
URL: CVE-2022-20112
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: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01
Release Date: 2022-05-10
Fix Resolution: android-12.1.0_r5
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