Google Android 13.0 RcsService.java registerBroadcastReceiver permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 13.0. This affects the function registerBroadcastReceiver of the file RcsService.java. The manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-20536. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function registerBroadcastReceiver of the file RcsService.java. 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. CVE summarizes:

In registerBroadcastReceiver of RcsService.java, there is a possible way to change preferred TTY mode 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-235100180

The weakness was shared 12/16/2022 as A-235100180. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20536 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/20/2026). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25796). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
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04/20/2026 +1221 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-235100180
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20536 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216114
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:48
Updated: 04/20/2026 23:08
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:48 (43), 01/14/2023 10:41 (11), 04/18/2025 18:41 (16), 04/20/2026 23:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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