Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0 Condition.java Condition improper validation of specified quantity in input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 10.0/11.0/12.0/13.0. This affects the function Condition of the file Condition.java. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-20493. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. 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 problematic. This issue affects the function Condition of the file Condition.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1284. The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Condition of Condition.java, there is a possible way to grant notification access due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242846316

The weakness was released 01/27/2023 as A-242846316. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20493 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.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25753). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Local: Yes
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10/14/2021 🔍
01/27/2023 +470 days 🔍
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04/18/2026 +1177 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-242846316
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-219491
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2023 10:40
Updated: 04/18/2026 03:28
Changes: 01/27/2023 10:40 (42), 02/20/2023 12:46 (11), 04/04/2025 07:39 (16), 04/18/2026 03:28 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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