#VU25362 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2020-0014

 

#VU25362 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2020-0014

Published: February 14, 2020 / Updated: September 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25362
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0014
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists within the Framework functionality of Android due to possibility for a malicious application to construct a TYPE_TOAST window manually and make that window clickable. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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