What is CVE-2022-20429?

CVE-2022-20429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-11.

How severe is CVE-2022-20429?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20429

In CarSettings of app packages, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings 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-220741473

EPSS: 0.002 (6.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/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

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20429?: CVE-2022-20429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-11.
How severe is CVE-2022-20429?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.