Improper Input Validation in Companion App Allows Local Privilege Escalation

CVE-2022-20266 · MEDIUM Severity

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

In Companion, there is a possible way to keep a service running with elevated importance without showing foreground service notification 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-13Android ID: A-211757348

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