CVE-2022-20024 Missing authorization in MT6580, MT6739, MT6750, MT6761, MT6762, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT8167, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8185, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8797
A missing permission check in the MediaTek system service allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-20024?
CVE-2022-20024 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In system service, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219064; Issue ID: ALPS06219064.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20024?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-20024 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20024 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-209705228, ASB-A-209705228, GHSA-wh8v-c2gc-r8w3, M-ALPS06219064.