What is CVE-2022-20144?

CVE-2022-20144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2022-20144?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-20144 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20144

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers 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-11Android ID: A-250637906

EPSS: 0.001 (4.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Live-Hack-CVE/CVE-2022-20144

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20144?: CVE-2022-20144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-20144?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-20144 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.