CVE-2020-0366 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A tapjacking vulnerability in Android's PackageInstaller allows local privilege escalation if the attacker's app is set as the default Assist app.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-0366?

CVE-2020-0366 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Sep 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 PackageInstaller, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a tapjacking vulnerability. This could lead to local escalation of privilege using an app set as the default Assist app with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-138443815

Weakness: CWE-1021

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0366?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0366?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0366 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-0366 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0366 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qr39-8m4r-x8hp.

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