CVE-2020-0018: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2020
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Updated

In MotionEntry::appendDescription of InputDispatcher.cpp, there is a possible log information disclosure. This could lead to local disclosure of user input with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-139945049

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android

Event History

Feb 3, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0018?

The severity of CVE-2020-0018 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0018?

CVE-2020-0018 is a possible log information disclosure vulnerability in the InputDispatcher component.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0018?

CVE-2020-0018 affects Android versions 8.0 and 8.1.

4

How do I fix CVE-2020-0018?

CVE-2020-0018 can be fixed by applying the available security patch.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0018?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2020-0018.

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