# CVE-2022-20125: In GBoard, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a sandbox escape.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-06-15 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L

## Description

In GBoard, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protections due to a sandbox escape. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-194402515

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01

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