CVE-2022-20002 Missing authorization in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's incfs allows local attackers with system privileges to mount arbitrary paths, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-20002?

CVE-2022-20002 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 30 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In incfs, there is a possible way of mounting on arbitrary paths due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-198657657

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-20002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4fw-6m93-mf8v.

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