Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0 AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java startSync information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function startSync of the file AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20358. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function startSync of the file AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In startSync of AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java, there is a possible way to access protected content of content providers due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-203229608

The weakness was published 08/11/2022 as A-203229608. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-20358 since 10/14/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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10/14/2021 🔍
08/11/2022 +301 days 🔍
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09/03/2025 +1119 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-203229608
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20358 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20358
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-206115
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2022 09:59
Updated: 09/03/2025 21:22
Changes: 08/11/2022 09:59 (43), 09/04/2022 16:46 (9), 09/03/2025 21:22 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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