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Unscored Public exploit CVE-2022-20007 EUVD-2022-25267GHSA-wjqw-mvvx-frh3

In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's st…

Published May 10, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Assigned by google_android

Description

In startActivityForAttachedApplicationIfNeeded of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to overlay an app that believes it's still in the foreground, when it is not, due to a race condition. 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-12LAndroid ID: A-211481342

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— Android Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L —

Public exploits

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