CVE-2022-20335
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In Settings, there is a possible way for an application without permissions to read content of WiFi QR codes due to a missing permission check in Android 13. This vulnerability (CVE-2022-20335) could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation (MISC).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in the Settings component of Android 13, specifically related to WiFi QR code content access. The issue allows unauthorized applications to read WiFi QR code content without having the necessary permissions. This represents a security control bypass that could expose sensitive network configuration information (MISC).

Impact

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive WiFi network configuration details to unauthorized applications. While no additional execution privileges are required for exploitation, user interaction is necessary (MISC).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in Android 13. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest available security patch level that includes fixes for this issue (MISC).

Additional resources


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