Vulnerability identifier: #VU47452

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: CVE-2020-0422

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 within the Contacts package that sets an empty content intent when setting pending intents on import/export notifications . A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 11, 10, 9.0, 8.0 - 8.1

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Contacts/+/c987095255ee953de27ea1de360c44aa99b1b856

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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.