CVE-2020-0239 Missing authorization in Android
A permissions bypass in Android allows local attackers to disclose location metadata from files without user interaction or additional 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-2020-0239?
CVE-2020-0239 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In getDocumentMetadata of DocumentsContract.java, there is a possible disclosure of location metadata from a file due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure from a file (eg. a photo) containing location metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-151095863
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0239?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-0239 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0239 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-151095863, ASB-A-151095863, GHSA-795r-6pcp-7494.