CVE-2022-20538

Published: Dec 16, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

In getSmsRoleHolder of RoleService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-235601770

Affected (1)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 13.0

Related CWEs

Observable Discrepancy

The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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