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CVE-2020-0267
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In WindowManager of Android 11, there exists a vulnerability (CVE-2020-0267) that could lead to local escalation of privilege. The vulnerability allows the launch of an unexpected app due to a confused deputy, potentially enabling the execution of a malicious app instead of the user's intended application. This vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in September 2020, affecting Android 11 systems (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability exists in the WindowManager component and requires user interaction for exploitation, but no additional execution privileges are needed. The issue is tracked under Android ID A-139128211 (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve local escalation of privilege by launching a malicious app instead of the one intended by the user. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction for exploitation. No additional execution privileges are needed, making it relatively straightforward to exploit if user interaction can be achieved (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in Android 11's security bulletin. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches provided by Google (Android Bulletin).

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