CVE-2020-0480 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In callUnchecked of DocumentsProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing a caller to copy, move, or delete files accessible to DocumentsProvider with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-157320716

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0480?

CVE-2020-0480 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In callUnchecked of DocumentsProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing a caller to copy, move, ...

How severe is CVE-2020-0480?

CVE-2020-0480 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-2020-0480?

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