Improper Privilege Management in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0166
CWE-ID CWE-269
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Privilege Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU34294

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2020-0166

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In multiple functions of URI.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to missing validation in the parceling of URI information. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-124526860

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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