PT-2022-14666 · Google · Android

Published 2022-12-01 · Updated 2022-12-15 · CVE-2022-20442

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.3

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Android-10 through Android-12L

Description The issue is related to a tapjacking/overlay attack in the ReviewPermissionsActivity.java file. This could allow granting permissions for a separate app on devices with API level less than 23, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege. User interaction is required for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions Android-10 through Android-12L, consider restricting the use of the ReviewPermissionsActivity.java file until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the affected API endpoints related to permission granting until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Clickjacking

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-176094367

CVE-2022-20442

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20442 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-176094367 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-20442 · Vendor Advisory