VDB-219474 · CVE-2022-20490 · A-242703505

Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 AutomaticZenRule.java allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0. This affects an unknown part of the file AutomaticZenRule.java. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-20490. 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 classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the file AutomaticZenRule.java. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In multiple functions of AutomaticZenRule.java, there is a possible failure to persist permissions settings due to resource exhaustion. 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-242703505

The weakness was shared 01/27/2023 as A-242703505. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20490 since 10/14/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25750). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
01/27/2023 +470 days 🔍
01/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +1176 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242703505
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20490 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219474
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2023 10:35
Updated: 04/17/2026 20:34
Changes: 01/27/2023 10:35 (41), 02/20/2023 10:53 (12), 04/01/2025 22:47 (16), 04/17/2026 20:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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