Google Android 10.0 WifiConfigController.java showSecurityFields privileges management

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 10.0. Affected by this issue is the function showSecurityFields of the file WifiConfigController.java. This manipulation causes privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-0201. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function showSecurityFields of the file WifiConfigController.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In showSecurityFields of WifiConfigController.java there is a possible credential leak due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-143601727

The weakness was shared 06/11/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-0201 since 10/17/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/12/2020). 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.

The entries VDB-156623, VDB-156622, VDB-156621 and VDB-156620 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 10.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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