CVE-2022-20218 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2022-20218?

CVE-2022-20218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user's consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20218?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-223907044, ASB-A-223907044, GHSA-p6x5-52j3-6vfr.