Google Android 12.0/13.0 AudioFlinger.cpp createTrack Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 12.0/13.0. This issue affects the function createTrack of the file AudioFlinger.cpp. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-20551. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 12.0/13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function createTrack of the file AudioFlinger.cpp. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In createTrack of AudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible way to record audio without a privacy indicator due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-243376549

The weakness was shared 02/28/2023 as A-243376549. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-20551 since 10/14/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-25811). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/14/2021 🔍
02/28/2023 +502 days 🔍
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04/21/2026 +1148 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-243376549
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-20551 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-20551
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221984
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 02/28/2023 20:52
Updated: 04/21/2026 19:54
Changes: 02/28/2023 20:52 (41), 03/26/2023 11:29 (11), 04/21/2026 19:54 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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