CVE-2020-0188
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In onCreatePermissionRequest of SettingsSliceProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a PendingIntent error. This vulnerability (CVE-2020-0188) affects Android 10 and could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the SettingsSliceProvider.java component, specifically in the onCreatePermissionRequest method. The issue stems from a PendingIntent error that could be exploited to bypass permissions controls. The vulnerability has been assigned Android ID A-147355897.

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker with User execution privileges to gain elevated access to system resources. The impact is heightened by the fact that user interaction is not required for exploitation.

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires User execution privileges for successful exploitation. No user interaction is needed to exploit this vulnerability, which makes it more concerning from a security perspective.

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2020. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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