#VU45874 Information disclosure in Google Android - CVE-2020-0258

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45874

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-2020-0258

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 stopZygoteLocked of AppZygote.java, there is an insufficient cleanup. This could lead to local information disclosure in the application that is started next with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-157598956

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158869/Android-App-Zygotes-Improper-Guarding.html
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01

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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.