Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2020-0239

 

Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2020-0239

Published: August 11, 2020 / Updated: August 21, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45859
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-0239
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

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

In getDocumentMetadata of DocumentsContract.java, there is a possible disclosure of location metadata from a file due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure from a file (eg. a photo) containing location metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-151095863


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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