CVE-2022-20223 (High) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2022-20223 - High 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/users/AppRestrictionsFragment.java

Vulnerability Details

In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible way to start a phone call without permissions due to a confused deputy. 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-223578534

Publish Date: 2022-07-13

URL: CVE-2022-20223

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

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/abadb382114fa8af5209295c9bae2ca2b08935f3

Release Date: 2022-07-13

Fix Resolution: android-12.1.0_r9

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