Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 ShortcutPackage.java loadFromXml denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0. Affected by this issue is the function loadFromXml of the file ShortcutPackage.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-20500. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function loadFromXml of the file ShortcutPackage.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In loadFromXml of ShortcutPackage.java, there is a possible crash on boot due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246540168

The weakness was released 12/13/2022 as A-246540168. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-20500 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25760). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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10/14/2021 🔍
12/13/2022 +425 days 🔍
12/13/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/18/2026 +1222 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-246540168
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20500 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20500
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215601
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 22:41
Updated: 04/18/2026 13:40
Changes: 12/13/2022 22:41 (43), 01/08/2023 16:22 (11), 04/18/2026 13:40 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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