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CVE-2022-20456

7.8 · HIGH

In AutomaticZenRule of AutomaticZenRule.java, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion.

Published Jan 26, 2023CWE-770EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2022-20456 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In AutomaticZenRule of AutomaticZenRule.java, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion. 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242703780

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20456?

CVE-2022-20456 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-20456?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-20456?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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