Vulnerability identifier: #VU25364
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a permission bypass in "updatePermissions" of "PermissionManagerService.java". A local attacker can use a malicious app to obtain a custom permission from another app and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 10
External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/aa2ffea8baea65c13ac2b841b3d581f28261dd2b
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.