CVE-2020-0396: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2020

Updated

In various places in Telephony, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-155094269

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

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·03:46 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:46 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0396?

CVE-2020-0396 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to local information disclosure due to a permission bypass.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0396?

To fix CVE-2020-0396, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0396?

CVE-2020-0396 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0396?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2020-0396.

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2020-0396?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-0396 could gain access to local information via an unsafe PendingIntent.