CVE-2020-0448: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2020
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Updated

In getPhoneAccountsForPackage of TelecomServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to access a tracking identifier due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of the identifier, which could be used to track an account across devices, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-153995334

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android

Event History

Nov 2, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-0448?

CVE-2020-0448 allows local information disclosure of a tracking identifier due to a missing permission check in getPhoneAccountsForPackage of TelecomServiceImpl.java.

2

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0448?

CVE-2020-0448 affects Google Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

3

What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2020-0448?

Exploiting CVE-2020-0448 could lead to tracking user accounts across devices without their consent.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2020-0448 on my Android device?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0448, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Google.

5

Is CVE-2020-0448 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2020-0448 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to disclose user tracking identifiers.

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