Google Android 12.0 WindowManagerService.java grantEmbeddedWindowFocus permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 12.0. This affects the function grantEmbeddedWindowFocus of the file WindowManagerService.java. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-20192. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 12.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function grantEmbeddedWindowFocus of the file WindowManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In grantEmbeddedWindowFocus of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way to change an input channel for embedded hierarchy 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-12LAndroid ID: A-215912712

The weakness was released 06/15/2022 as A-215912712. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20192 since 10/14/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-215912712
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20192 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20192
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202116
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

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Created: 06/15/2022 19:35
Changes: 06/15/2022 19:35 (43)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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