CVE-2022-20267 Missing authorization in Android
Local attackers can toggle Bluetooth without consent due to missing permission checks, leading to privilege escalation on Android devices.
- 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-2022-20267?
CVE-2022-20267 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In bluetooth, there is a possible way to enable or disable bluetooth connection without user consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-211646835
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20267?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20267?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20267 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-2022-20267 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20267 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2c6-qqch-5ccc.