CVE-2020-0437

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2020-0437 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-162741784

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1
GoogleAndroid9.0
GoogleAndroid10.0
GoogleAndroid11.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0437?
In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-162741784
How severe is CVE-2020-0437?
CVE-2020-0437 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0437?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST