CVE-2020-0397: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2020

Updated

In getNotificationBuilder of CarrierServiceStateTracker.java, 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-155092443

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-2020-0397?

CVE-2020-0397 has a severity rating of moderate due to potential local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0397?

To fix CVE-2020-0397, users should update their Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0397?

CVE-2020-0397 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

What type of impact does CVE-2020-0397 have?

CVE-2020-0397 could lead to local information disclosure due to a permission bypass.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0397?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2020-0397.