#VU45858 Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in Google Android - CVE-2020-0238

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU45858

#VU45858 Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in Google Android - CVE-2020-0238

Published: August 11, 2020 / Updated: August 21, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45858
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0238
CWE-ID: CWE-367
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In updatePreferenceIntents of AccountTypePreferenceLoader, there is a possible confused deputy attack due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and launching privileged activities with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150946634


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

External links