CVE-2020-0437 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-162741784

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0437?

CVE-2020-0437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional e...

How severe is CVE-2020-0437?

CVE-2020-0437 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0437?

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