CVE-2022-20441 (GCVE-0-2022-20441)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-11-08 00:00 – Updated: 2025-05-01 15:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In navigateUpTo of Task.java, there is a possible way to launch an unexported intent handler due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if the targeted app has an intent trampoline, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238605611
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-01 15:28 UTC
CWE
- Elevation of privilege
- CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
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