CVE-2022-20145

Description

In startLegacyVpnPrivileged of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to retrieve VPN credentials due to a protocol downgrade attack. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious Wi-Fi AP is used, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-201660636

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 50.07% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory android.com

Affected: n/a Android

References

Link	Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20145?: CVE-2022-20145 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20145?: To fix CVE-2022-20145, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-20145 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-20145 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~50% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-20145?: CVE-2022-20145 affects n/a Android.

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