What is CVE-2022-20392?

CVE-2022-20392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-09-13.

How severe is CVE-2022-20392?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2022-20392

In declareDuplicatePermission of ParsedPermissionUtils.java, there is a possible way to obtain a dangerous permission without user consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege during app installation or upgrade with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-213323615

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

EPSS: 0.001 (1.1th 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, 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20392?: CVE-2022-20392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-09-13.
How severe is CVE-2022-20392?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.