#VU67100 Improper access control in Google Android - CVE-2020-0500

 

#VU67100 Improper access control in Google Android - CVE-2020-0500

Published: September 8, 2022 / Updated: September 8, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU67100
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0500
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to unsafe PendingIntent within the startInputUncheckedLocked of InputMethodManager.java. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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