What is CVE-2022-20205?

CVE-2022-20205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2022-20205?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2022-20205

In isFileUri of FileUtil.java, there is a possible way to bypass the check for a file:// scheme due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215212561

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.001 (1.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.1
N/a Android — versions Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20205?: CVE-2022-20205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-20205?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.