Information disclosure in Google Android

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU45874

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0258

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In stopZygoteLocked of AppZygote.java, there is an insufficient cleanup. This could lead to local information disclosure in the application that is started next with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-157598956

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158869/Android-App-Zygotes-Improper-Guarding.html
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01

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.