CVE-2020-0074 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-146204120

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0074?

CVE-2020-0074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalati...

How severe is CVE-2020-0074?

CVE-2020-0074 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0074?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.