CVE-2022-20331 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass user consent to enable work profiles via tapjacking, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-20331?
CVE-2022-20331 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In the Framework, there is a possible way to enable a work profile without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-181785557
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20331?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20331?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-20331 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20331 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fh72-f88h-fxr6.