Vulnerability identifier: #VU26865

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0943

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Your Phone Companion App for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists in Microsoft YourPhoneCompanion application for Android, in the way the application processes notifications generated by work profiles. An attacker with physical access to the device can bypass authentication process and view notifications.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Your Phone Companion App for Android: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0943

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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