CVE-2020-0024

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified

CVE-2020-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In onCreate of SettingsBaseActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized setting modification due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onCreate of SettingsBaseActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized setting modification due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-137015265

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1
GoogleAndroid9.0
GoogleAndroid10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0024?
In onCreate of SettingsBaseActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized setting modification due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-137015265
How severe is CVE-2020-0024?
CVE-2020-0024 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0024?
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Source: NVD / NIST