Improper access control in Google Android - CVE-2020-0500
Published: September 8, 2022 / Updated: September 8, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67100
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0500
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to unsafe PendingIntent within the startInputUncheckedLocked of InputMethodManager.java. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2020-0500
Install updates from vendor's website.
Google Android - addressed in versions 10 2022-09-01, 11 2022-09-01