PT-2023-12650 · Google · Android

Published 2023-02-01 · Updated 2023-03-09 · CVE-2022-20481

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Android-10 through Android-13

Description The issue allows for the preservation of WiFi settings due to residual data after a reset, potentially leading to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android versions Android-10 through Android-13, consider performing a factory reset and removing any residual data to mitigate the risk of information disclosure. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to WiFi settings until a patch is available.

Fix

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-241927115

CVE-2022-20481

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20481 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-241927115 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-20481 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/f87c9f414c9db99ddc3e677d5871ad763566c97e · Note