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CVE-2020-0271 is a vulnerability discovered in the Android Settings app affecting Android 11. The vulnerability stems from an insecure default value that could lead to local escalation of privilege and tapjacking. The issue was identified with Android ID A-144507081 and was disclosed in September 2020 (NVD).
The vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.3 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1188 (Insecure Default Initialization of Resource). The attack requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and user interaction for successful exploitation (NVD).
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege and tapjacking attacks. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact levels when exploited (NVD).
The vulnerability requires user execution privileges and user interaction for successful exploitation. The attack requires local access to the device, making it less likely to be exploited remotely (NVD).
The vulnerability was addressed in Android 11. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest available version that includes the security patch (Android Security Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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