CVE-2020-0390 Missing authorization in Android
A permissions bypass in the Android zygote SE Policy allows local attackers to disclose information 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-2020-0390?
CVE-2020-0390 is a medium-severity missing authorization 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 the app zygote SE Policy, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157598026
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0390?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0390?
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-2020-0390 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0390 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-157598026, ASB-A-157598026, GHSA-c6p9-pfxr-3qp5.