CVE-2020-0096 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2020-0096?

CVE-2020-0096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145669109

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-0096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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