CVE-2020-27052 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In getLockTaskLaunchMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible way for any app to start in Lock Task Mode due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-158833495

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	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-2020-27052?

CVE-2020-27052 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In getLockTaskLaunchMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible way for any app to start in Lock Task Mode due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no ad...

How severe is CVE-2020-27052?

CVE-2020-27052 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-2020-27052?

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