CVE-2020-0416 Security feature bypass in Android

What is CVE-2020-0416?

CVE-2020-0416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In multiple settings screens, there are possible tapjacking attacks due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and permissions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-155288585

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0416?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0416?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0416 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0416 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-155288585, ASB-A-155288585, GHSA-h8hw-973p-fwhr.