Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0 AvatarPhotoController.java Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file AvatarPhotoController.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20144. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file AvatarPhotoController.java. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers due to a confused deputy. 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-187702830

The weakness was shared 06/15/2022 as A-187702830. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-20144 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25404). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
06/15/2022 +244 days 🔍
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04/12/2026 +1397 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-187702830
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20144 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202114
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2022 19:34
Updated: 04/12/2026 15:52
Changes: 06/15/2022 19:34 (40), 04/12/2026 15:52 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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