CVE-2022-20319 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android DreamServices allows local attackers to launch arbitrary protected activities, leading to privilege escalation.

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-2022-20319?

CVE-2022-20319 is a high-severity 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 DreamServices, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary protected activities due to a confused deputy. 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-189574230

Weakness: CWE-610

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20319?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20319?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20319 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-20319 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20319 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xp27-622h-2g9p.

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