CVE-2020-0453: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2020

Updated

In updateNotification of BeamTransferManager.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-9 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-159060474

Affected Software

4 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01

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·12:50 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:50 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0453?

The severity of CVE-2020-0453 is rated as moderate due to the potential local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0453?

To fix CVE-2020-0453, users should update their Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0453?

CVE-2020-0453 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, and 9.0.

Can CVE-2020-0453 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2020-0453 can be exploited without user interaction, requiring only local execution privileges.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0453?

CVE-2020-0453 is a permission bypass vulnerability due to an unsafe PendingIntent.