CVE-2020-0238
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CVE-2020-0238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. In updatePreferenceIntents of AccountTypePreferenceLoader, there is a possible confused deputy attack due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and launching privileged activities with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In updatePreferenceIntents of AccountTypePreferenceLoader, there is a possible confused deputy attack due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and launching privileged activities with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150946634
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 | |
| Android | 10.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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