CVE-2020-0391 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2020-0391?

CVE-2020-0391 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In applyPolicy of PackageManagerService.java, there is possible arbitrary command execution as System due to an unenforced protected-broadcast. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158570769

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0391?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0391?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0391 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0391 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-158570769, ASB-A-158570769, GHSA-x545-vr57-rgh9.