CVE-2020-27056 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android SELinux policies allows local attackers to disclose package metadata 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-27056?
CVE-2020-27056 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In SELinux policies of mls, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of package metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-161356067
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-27056 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27056 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rpm-95xj-h65p.