Vulnerability identifier: #VU25368

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0021

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists within the Framework functionality of Android due to a missing package dependency test in "removeUnusedPackagesLPw" of "PackageManagerService.java". A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

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/frameworks/base/+/859ead528cd09f6fdf3a85df390745054058d12c
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fab928923c8255626049e6f459105d2e4c715384
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f5a3d382a97ef26fefbd15cd02c9993e77f7b813

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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.