Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0275

 

Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0275

Published: September 17, 2020 / Updated: September 24, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47026
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0275
CWE-ID: CWE-276
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 execute arbitrary code.

In MediaProvider, there is a possible way to access ContentResolver and MediaStore entries the app shouldn't have access to due to a 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-11Android ID: A-150507736


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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