CVE-2022-20525 Information disclosure in Android

Low 3.3 Published 16 Dec 2022 Updated 21 Apr 2025

A local attacker can bypass permissions to leak visual voicemail package names, potentially 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: Available

What is CVE-2022-20525?

CVE-2022-20525 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In enforceVisualVoicemailPackage of PhoneInterfaceManager.java, there is a possible leak of visual voicemail package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-229742768

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20525?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20525?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2022-20525 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20525 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-229742768, GHSA-6vrj-5r6c-cp4f, PUB-A-229742768.