CVE-2020-0398 Security feature bypass in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A PendingIntent error in Android's Notification Manager 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
Available

What is CVE-2020-0398?

CVE-2020-0398 is a medium-severity 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 updateMwi of NotificationMgr.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a PendingIntent error. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-154323381

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0398?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-154323381, ASB-A-154323381, GHSA-6mv8-29ww-7vh7.

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