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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0023
CVE-2020-0023:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In setPhonebookAccessPermission of AdapterService.java, there is a possible disclosure of user contacts over bluetooth due to a missing permission check. This vulnerability (CVE-2020-0023) affects Android 10 and was discovered in 2019 (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Android platform's AdapterService.java component, specifically in the setPhonebookAccessPermission function. The core issue stems from a missing permission check that could allow unauthorized access to contacts data over Bluetooth connections (CVE MITRE).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious app enables contacts over a bluetooth connection. The attack requires user execution privileges but does not need user interaction for exploitation (CVE MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of February 2020. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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