CVE-2022-20068 — Link Following in Google Android

CWE-59 — Link Following2 documents2 sources
Severity
6.7MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 94.75%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
1
Google Android
Timeline
PublishedApr 11
Latest updateApr 12

Description

In mobile_log_d, there is a possible symbolic link following due to an improper link resolution. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06308907; Issue ID: ALPS06308907.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 0.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages1 packages

▶NVDgoogle/android10.0, 11.0, 12.0+2

🔴Vulnerability Details

1
GHSA
GHSA-fm67-qv66-3rqh: In mobile_log_d, there is a possible symbolic link following due to an improper link resolution↗2022-04-12
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