CVE-2022-20246

HIGH

Android 13 - Local Privilege Escalation via WindowManager UID/Permission Check Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In WindowManager, there is a possible bypass of the restrictions for starting activities from the background due to an incorrect UID/permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-230493191

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 0.5%
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-276
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0.0
Published Aug 11, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026