Google Android 13.0 WiFi Configuration WifiDppConfiguratorActivity.java onCreate permission

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 13.0. This issue affects the function onCreate of the file WifiDppConfiguratorActivity.java of the component WiFi Configuration Handler. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-20503. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function onCreate of the file WifiDppConfiguratorActivity.java of the component WiFi Configuration Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

In onCreate of WifiDppConfiguratorActivity.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to add a WiFi configuration due to a missing permission check. 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-224772890

The weakness was shared 12/16/2022 as A-224772890. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-20503 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 04/18/2026). 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25763). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 13.0

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• free

Website

• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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