Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 DeletePackageHelper.java deletePackageVersionedInternal permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function deletePackageVersionedInternal of the file DeletePackageHelper.java. The manipulation leads to permission. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-20611. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function deletePackageVersionedInternal of the file DeletePackageHelper.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-275. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In deletePackageVersionedInternal of DeletePackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to bypass carrier restrictions 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-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242996180

The weakness was presented 12/13/2022 as A-242996180. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20611 since 10/14/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/23/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/14/2021 🔍
12/13/2022 +425 days 🔍
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04/23/2025 +862 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242996180
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20611 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20611
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-215603
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2022 22:43
Updated: 04/23/2025 06:59
Changes: 12/13/2022 22:43 (43), 04/23/2025 06:59 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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