What is CVE-2022-20551?

CVE-2022-20551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-02-28.

How severe is CVE-2022-20551?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20551

In createTrack of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without a privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-243376549

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20551?: CVE-2022-20551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-02-28.
How severe is CVE-2022-20551?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.