CVE-2022-20226 Other in Android
A tapjacking vulnerability in Android's WindowManagerService allows local attackers to escalate privileges via improper input validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-20226?
CVE-2022-20226 is a low-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 finishDrawingWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible tapjacking due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-213644870
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20226?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2022-20226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20226 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-213644870, ASB-A-213644870, GHSA-gvcp-c7h5-4wjc.