CVE-2022-20348: UserManager.DISALLOW_CONFIG_WIFI Bypass in LocationServicesWifiScanningPreferenceController

platform/packages/apps/Settings Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

01/08/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2022-20348

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2022-20348: In updateState of LocationServicesWifiScanningPreferenceController.java, there is a possible admin restriction bypass due to a missing permission check. Affects platform/packages/apps/Settings across 4 version ranges.

>= 10:0, < 10:2022-08-01 >= 11:0, < 11:2022-08-01 >= 12:0, < 12:2022-08-01 >= 12L:0, < 12L:2022-08-01

Fixed in 10:2022-08-01. How to fix ↓

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Background

The impacted package is platform/packages/apps/Settings in the Android ecosystem. This package is responsible for managing various settings and preferences on Android devices. One of its functionalities is handling the location services and related preferences. The vulnerability affects the LocationServicesWifiScanningPreferenceController component within the package.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability allows for a bypass of the admin restriction imposed by UserManager.DISALLOW_CONFIG_WIFI. This means that even if the user is restricted from modifying WiFi scanning settings, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to modify those settings without requiring any additional execution privileges. The vulnerability exists in the updateState function of LocationServicesWifiScanningPreferenceController.java. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the device. It is important to note that user interaction is not necessary for the exploitation of this vulnerability.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

10:2022-08-01

This is the first release that contains the fix.

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Workaround

No workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the vulnerability CVE-2022-20348 allows for a bypass of the admin restriction on WiFi scanning settings in the LocationServicesWifiScanningPreferenceController component of the platform/packages/apps/Settings package. This can lead to a local escalation of privilege. It is recommended to update the package to a version that includes the fixes provided by the Android team. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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