#VU28279 Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0024

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#VU28279 Incorrect default permissions in Google Android - CVE-2020-0024

Published: May 27, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28279
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0024
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application in "onCreate" of "SettingsBaseActivity.java" within the System functionality. A local attacker can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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