Android Lockscreen UserManager Notification Leak via State Transition Violation
CVE-2022-20497 Published on December 13, 2022
In updatePublicMode of NotificationLockscreenUserManagerImpl.java, there is a possible way to reveal sensitive notifications on the lockscreen due to an incorrect state transition. This could lead to local information disclosure with physical access required and an app that runs above the lockscreen, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246301979
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-20497 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. 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
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2022-20497 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-20497
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Exploit Probability
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