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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-20272
CVE-2022-20272:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-20272 is a vulnerability discovered in Android's PermissionController component affecting Android 13. The vulnerability involves misleading text that could cause misunderstanding about the default SMS application's permission set (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. It is categorized under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions). The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction for exploitation (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effect on integrity or availability of the system. User privileges are required for exploitation (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability affects Android 13 and has been addressed in subsequent security updates. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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