Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 CertInstaller.java onCreate privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. This affects the function onCreate of the file CertInstaller.java. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-0015. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function onCreate of the file CertInstaller.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In onCreate of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to overlay the Certificate Installation dialog by a malicious application. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-139017101

The weakness was disclosed 02/13/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-0015 since 10/17/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/14/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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10/17/2019 🔍
02/13/2020 +119 days 🔍
02/14/2020 +1 days 🔍
03/31/2024 +1507 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-0015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150147
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2020 09:19
Updated: 03/31/2024 10:03
Changes: 02/14/2020 09:19 (39), 02/14/2020 09:24 (18), 03/31/2024 10:03 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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