CVE-2020-0293
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2020-0293 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android's Java network APIs. The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check that could allow access to sensitive network state information. This issue affects Android 11 devices and was assigned Android ID: A-141455849 (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized by a missing authorization check in Java network APIs that could expose sensitive network state information. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access is required with low attack complexity (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure of sensitive network state data. The attack requires no user interaction for exploitation, though local access and low-level privileges are needed. No additional execution privileges are required beyond the initial access (Android Bulletin).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access to the device for exploitation. No user interaction is needed once an attacker has the required access level. The attack complexity is considered low, making it relatively straightforward to exploit once access is obtained (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in Android 11's security updates. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest available security patch level that includes fixes for this issue (Android Bulletin).

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