CVE-2022-20347 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android Bluetooth settings allows remote attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-20347?

CVE-2022-20347 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228450811

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20347?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20347?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20347 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20347 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-228450811, ASB-A-228450811, GHSA-j6gq-c29x-24x7.

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