What is CVE-2022-20050?

CVE-2022-20050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2022-03-10.

How severe is CVE-2022-20050?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20050

In connsyslogger, there is a possible symbolic link following due to improper link resolution. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06335038; Issue ID: ALPS06335038.

EPSS: 0.001 (3.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 11.0, 12.0
Mediatek Mt6762
Mediatek Mt6765
Mediatek Mt6768
Mediatek Mt6769
Mediatek Mt6779
Mediatek Mt6781
Mediatek Mt6785
Mediatek Mt6795
Mediatek Mt6797

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

security@mediatek.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20050?: CVE-2022-20050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2022-03-10.
How severe is CVE-2022-20050?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.