CVE-2020-0063 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass TEE-protected UI confirmations in Android SurfaceFlinger to achieve local privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0063?
CVE-2020-0063 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Mar 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In SurfaceFlinger, it is possible to override UI confirmation screen protected by the TEE. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-143128911
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0063?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0063?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0063 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-0063 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0063 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3rc-3g7j-g4vg.