CVE-2020-0019 Hardcoded credentials in Android
An insecure default password in Broadcom Nexus firmware allows local attackers to disclose kernel information without user interaction or privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-0019?
CVE-2020-0019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Broadcom Nexus firmware, there is an insecure default password. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-171413798
Weakness: CWE-1188
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0019?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0019?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2020-0019 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0019 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-171413798, ASB-A-171413798, GHSA-96p2-7r8j-8q3m.