Vulnerability identifier: #VU25358

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0023

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists within the System functionality of Android due to a missing permission check in "setPhonebookAccessPermission" of "AdapterService.java". A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information if a malicious app enables contacts over Bluetooth.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Bluetooth/+/0d8307f408f166862fbd6efb593c4d65...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.