CVE-2020-0394: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2020
·
Updated

In onCreate of BluetoothPairingDialog.java, there is a possible tapjacking vector due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and untrusted devices accessing contact lists with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/apps/settings>=8.0:0<8.0:2020-09-01
8.0:2020-09-01
android/platform/packages/apps/settings>=8.1:0<8.1:2020-09-01
8.1:2020-09-01
android/platform/packages/apps/settings>=9:0<9:2020-09-01
9:2020-09-01
android/platform/packages/apps/settings>=10:0<10:2020-09-01
10:2020-09-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0:2020-09-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1:2020-09-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2020-09-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/apps/Settings to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2020-09-01

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0394?

The severity of CVE-2020-0394 is classified as a moderate vulnerability, potentially allowing local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0394?

To fix CVE-2020-0394, users should update their Android devices to a patched version provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0394?

CVE-2020-0394 affects Google Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

4

What kind of exploit does CVE-2020-0394 enable?

CVE-2020-0394 enables a tapjacking exploit, allowing untrusted devices to gain access to contact lists.

5

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2020-0394?

Yes, user interaction is required for exploiting CVE-2020-0394.

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