CVE-2020-0227: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2020
·
Updated

In onCommand of CompanionDeviceManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing background data usage or launching from the background, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android
android/platform/cts>=8.0:0<8.0:2020-07-01
8.0:2020-07-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=8.0:0<8.0:2020-07-01
8.0:2020-07-01
android/platform/cts>=8.1:0<8.1:2020-07-01
8.1:2020-07-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=8.1:0<8.1:2020-07-01
8.1:2020-07-01
android/platform/cts>=9:0<9:2020-07-01
9:2020-07-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=9:0<9:2020-07-01
9:2020-07-01
android/platform/cts>=10:0<10:2020-07-01
10:2020-07-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=10:0<10:2020-07-01
10:2020-07-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/cts to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0:2020-07-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0:2020-07-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/cts to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1:2020-07-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1:2020-07-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/cts to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2020-07-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2020-07-01
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/cts to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2020-07-01
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2020-07-01

Event History

Jul 1, 2020
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 6, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0227?

CVE-2020-0227 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0227?

To fix CVE-2020-0227, update affected Android devices to the latest available version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0227?

CVE-2020-0227 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0227?

CVE-2020-0227 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that allows potential local escalation of privilege.

5

How can CVE-2020-0227 impact users?

CVE-2020-0227 can lead to unauthorized background data usage or the ability to launch activities from the background without user interaction.

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