Android DreamManagerService.java: Missing Permission Check Enables Local Priv Escalation
CVE-2022-20504 Published on December 16, 2022
In multiple locations of DreamManagerService.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and dismissal of system dialogs with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-225878553
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-20504 is exploitable with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2022-20504 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-20504
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Exploit Probability
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