CVE-2020-0453: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2020
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Updated

In updateNotification of BeamTransferManager.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a PendingIntent error. This could lead to local non-security issue with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Other sources

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

— MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/apps/nfc>=8.0:0<8.0:2020-11-01
8.0:2020-11-01
android/platform/packages/apps/nfc>=8.1:0<8.1:2020-11-01
8.1:2020-11-01
android/platform/packages/apps/nfc>=9:0<9:2020-11-01
9:2020-11-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0:2020-11-01
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.1:2020-11-01
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9:2020-11-01

Event History

Nov 1, 2020
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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

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

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0453?

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

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