CVE-2022-20226 Other in Android

Low 3.9 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-213644870, ASB-A-213644870, GHSA-gvcp-c7h5-4wjc.

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