CVE-2022-20280 SQL injection in Android

Low 3.3 Published Updated

A local attacker can read protected SMS/MMS data via SQL injection in the MMSProvider component of the Android operating system.

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-2022-20280?

CVE-2022-20280 is a low-severity SQL injection 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 MMSProvider, there is a possible read of protected data due to improper input validationSQL injection. This could lead to local information disclosure of sms/mms data with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-204117261

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-20280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qhf9-rxqc-q34r.

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