Android WifiDialogActivity Lockscreen Bypass CVE-2022-20529
CVE-2022-20529 Published on December 16, 2022
In multiple locations of WifiDialogActivity.java, there is a possible limited lockscreen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in wifi settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-231583603
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-20529 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 small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
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-2022-20529 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-20529
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Exploit Probability
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