#VU47444 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2020-0416

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47444

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0416

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in System functionality. A remote attacker can use use a specially crafted transmission to gain access to additional permissions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/4794b798c427c53a9d0f8c608c367a3e6469ed5f
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/ee4ec4b33fddb16606136f656db186ada767e8a5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.