CVE-2020-0378 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android's PasspointManager allows local attackers to disclose location data 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
- Available
What is CVE-2020-0378?
CVE-2020-0378 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In onWnmFrameReceived of PasspointManager.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of location data with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157748906
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0378?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0378?
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-2020-0378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-157748906, ASB-A-157748906, GHSA-j5g6-3m86-v2xc.