CVE-2020-0460 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's certificate installer allows remote attackers to improperly install certificates, leading to information disclosure without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-0460?

CVE-2020-0460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In createNameCredentialDialog of CertInstaller.java, there exists the possibility of improperly installed certificates due to a logic error. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-163413737

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0460?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-163413737, ASB-A-163413737, GHSA-vg65-j6rw-4575.

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