CVE-2022-20223
highpriority · track · 41EPSS 0.002 · 7 %ileexploit · PoCEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible way to start a phone call without permissions due to a confused deputy. 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-12LAndroid ID: A-223578534
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exploits (1)
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affected products (5)
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advisories (1)
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- ASB-A-2235785342022-07-01vendor · osvUS
In assertSafeToStartCustomActivity of AppRestrictionsFragment.java, there is a possible way to start a phone call without permissions due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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references (7)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-20223/cnnvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01cnnvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-07-01Patchcnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Google-Android-Pixel-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-July-2022-38750cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2022.3342cnnvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01enisa_euvd
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01PatchVendor Advisorynvd
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