Android 13 StorageManager LS PrivEsc via getMountModeInternal input validation
CVE-2022-20457 Published on November 8, 2022
In getMountModeInternal of StorageManagerService.java, there is a possible prevention of package installation due to improper input validation. 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-243924784
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-20457 can be exploited 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 no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-20457
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Exploit Probability
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