#VU65443 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Chromecast - CVE-2022-20114
Published: July 19, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65443
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20114
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Chromecast
Chromecast
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due the an error in placeCall of TelecomManager.java that allows an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance. A local application can can bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.