Google Android 13.0 DeviceCapabilityListener.java registerReceivers permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 13.0. Affected is the function registerReceivers of the file DeviceCapabilityListener.java. This manipulation causes permission. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-20558. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function registerReceivers of the file DeviceCapabilityListener.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In registerReceivers of DeviceCapabilityListener.java, there is a possible way to change preferred TTY mode 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-13Android ID: A-236264289

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2022 as A-236264289. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-20558 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 04/22/2026). 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-2022-25818). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
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10/14/2021 🔍
12/16/2022 +428 days 🔍
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04/22/2026 +1222 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-236264289
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-216127
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2022 21:52
Updated: 04/22/2026 00:29
Changes: 12/16/2022 21:52 (43), 01/14/2023 12:09 (11), 04/18/2025 19:59 (16), 04/22/2026 00:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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