CVE-2020-0497 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In canUseBiometric of BiometricServiceBase, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-158481661

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0497?

CVE-2020-0497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In canUseBiometric of BiometricServiceBase, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not...

How severe is CVE-2020-0497?

CVE-2020-0497 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-2020-0497?

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