Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-20449
In writeApplicationRestrictionsLAr of UserManagerService.java, there is a possible overwrite of system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239701237
Published
2022-12-13 16:15:15
Updated
2022-12-15 04:01:20
Vulnerability category: Directory traversalDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2022-20449
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-20449
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 8 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-20449
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
0.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-20449
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-20449
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01
Android Security Bulletin—December 2022 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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