CVE-2020-0122: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 6, 2020

Updated

In the permission declaration for com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITEGSERVICES in AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-147247775

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-07-01

Event History

Jul 6, 2020

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Jul 17, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:09 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:09 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0122?

CVE-2020-0122 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0122?

The mitigation for CVE-2020-0122 involves updating affected Android versions to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0122?

CVE-2020-0122 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0122?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2020-0122.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0122?

CVE-2020-0122 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that allows for local escalation of privileges.