CVE-2020-0119 Weak cryptography in Android

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Improper certificate validation in Android's Wi-Fi manager allows remote attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks and disclose information.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-0119?

CVE-2020-0119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In addOrUpdateNetworkInternal and related functions of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible man in the middle attack due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-150500247

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0119?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0119?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0119 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-0119 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0119 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hp4-xrpf-r724.

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