Vulnerability identifier: #VU25361

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0028

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 possible bypass of private DNS settings in "notifyNetworkTested" and related functions of "NetworkMonitor.java". A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 9.0

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/0929eb918071c1e76fd41b677af0973412f8a098
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/b66ddb8e5d08324ab3fc068861cd029a8ffba1b8

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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.