Vulnerability identifier: #VU28268
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists within the Framework functionality of Android due to a missing condition for system apps in various methods of "PackageManagerService.java". A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 9.0, 10
External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/8d0ae5c65cbcd72a820215eaeb50fcbc0dc531a8
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f98e1086f5a039d98becf7203367b663e72d09f5
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/058cafe0c1f61e8edd25ba22e2c8e73a43c5d4ad
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.