Android NotificationManager Permission Bypass Enables Local Priv Escalation
CVE-2022-20448 Published on November 8, 2022
In buzzBeepBlinkLocked of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible way to share data across users 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-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-237540408
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-20448 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Incorrect Default Permissions
During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-20448
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Exploit Probability
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