Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0209

 

Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0209

Published: June 11, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34335
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0209
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

In multiple functions of AccountManager.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-145206842


Affected software

Google Android

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0209

Install update from vendor's website.


External References

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