Improper Privilege Management in Google Android - CVE-2020-0108

 

Improper Privilege Management in Google Android - CVE-2020-0108

Published: August 11, 2020 / Updated: December 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45857
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0108
CWE-ID: CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

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

In postNotification of ServiceRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of foreground process restrictions due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-140108616


How to mitigate CVE-2020-0108

Install update from vendor's website.

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