What is CVE-2022-20512?

CVE-2022-20512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.

How severe is CVE-2022-20512?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2022-20512

In navigateUpTo of Task.java, there is a possible way to launch an intent handler with a mismatched intent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-238602879

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

EPSS: 0.001 (3.6th 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 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20512?: CVE-2022-20512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.
How severe is CVE-2022-20512?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.