Google Android 13.0 StorageManagerService.java getMountModeInternal input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 13.0. This affects the function getMountModeInternal of the file StorageManagerService.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-20457. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function getMountModeInternal of the file StorageManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In getMountModeInternal of StorageManagerService.java, there is a possible prevention of package installation due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-243924784

The weakness was disclosed 11/09/2022 as A-243924784. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-20457 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 04/15/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25717). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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10/14/2021 🔍
11/09/2022 +391 days 🔍
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04/15/2026 +1253 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-243924784
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213232
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2022 11:06
Updated: 04/15/2026 23:52
Changes: 11/09/2022 11:06 (43), 12/10/2022 19:14 (12), 05/01/2025 22:38 (15), 04/15/2026 23:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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