Bypassing Device Policy Restrictions in getBackgroundRestrictionExemptionReason of AppRestrictionController.java

CVE-2022-20420 · HIGH Severity

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

In getBackgroundRestrictionExemptionReason of AppRestrictionController.java, there is a possible way to bypass device policy restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-238377411

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