#VU34792 Missing Authorization in Google Android - CVE-2020-0061

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34792

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0061

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In Pixel Recorder, there is a possible permissions bypass allowing arbitrary apps to record audio. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-145504977

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/pixel/2020-03-01

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Q & A

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.