CVE-2020-0467 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A logic flaw in Android's VPN component allows local attackers to disclose secure network traffic over non-VPN links without user interaction or 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-2020-0467?

CVE-2020-0467 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In onUserStopped of Vpn.java, there is a possible resetting of user preferences due to a logic issue. This could lead to local information disclosure of secure network traffic over a non-VPN link with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-168500792

Weakness: CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0467?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0467?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-168500792, ASB-A-168500792, GHSA-fcrv-fj4v-2w98.

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