CVE-2022-20114

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via TelecomManager placeCall Permissions Bypass

Title source: llm

Description

In placeCall of TelecomManager.java, there is a possible way for an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance due to a permissions bypass. 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-211114016

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0011

EPSS Percentile 1.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-269

Status published

Products (4)

google/android 10.0

google/android 11.0

google/android 12.0

google/android 12.1

Published May 10, 2022

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026