#VU34357 Improper Certificate Validation in Google Android - CVE-2020-0119

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34357

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0119

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In addOrUpdateNetworkInternal and related functions of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible man in the middle attack due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-150500247

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-06-01

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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.