CVE-2020-8913: Local arbitrary code execution in splitinstall in Android's Play Core
A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victim were to install this apk, the attacker could perform a directory traversal, execute code as the targeted application and access the targeted application's data on the Android device. We recommend all users update Play Core to version 1.7.2 or later.
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What is CVE-2020-8913?
CVE-2020-8913 is a local arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8913?
The severity of CVE-2020-8913 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2020-8913 work?
CVE-2020-8913 allows a malicious attacker to create an apk that targets a specific application on Android, and when the victim installs this apk, the attacker can execute arbitrary code on the victim's device.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8913?
To fix CVE-2020-8913, Android users should update the Play Core Library on their devices to version 1.7.2 or higher.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-8913?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-8913 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://blog.oversecured.com/Oversecured-automatically-discovers-persistent-code-execution-in-the-Google-Play-Core-Library/) and [Reference 2](https://developer.android.com/reference/com/google/android/play/core/release-notes#1-7-2).