CVE-2022-20112 (Medium) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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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: 179aba5a51014532743470f6e5618591189f7633

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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: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.

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