Vulnerability identifier: #VU47451
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to not properly imposed security restrictions on PendingIntents. A local application can abuse this functionality to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 11, 10, 9.0, 8.0 - 8.1
External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/a95061ca2d4676bd8083baa7252785566fc3358f
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.