CVE-2020-0344 SQL injection in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A SQL injection vulnerability in Android's MediaProvider allows local attackers to bypass permissions and disclose information without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-0344?

CVE-2020-0344 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In MediaProvider, there is a possible permissions bypass due to SQL injection. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-140729887

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0344?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0344?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0344 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2020-0344 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0344 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q38m-p7rw-6h5p.

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