Vulnerability identifier: #VU25365

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0017

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists within the Framework functionality of Android due to a possibility for the primary users dictionary to be visible to and modifiable by secondary users in multiple places. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10, 9.0, 8.0 - 8.1

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/721e4d085ca3d1dc5826c0ba71615529f544d7f7
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ea4bce75cfebd7cef90b1e483d752b252f09333c

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Q & A

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.