VDB-158760 · CVE-2020-0122 · GCVE-0-2020-0122

Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 AndroidManifest.xml default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. This affects an unknown function of the file AndroidManifest.xml. The manipulation results in default permission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-0122. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the file AndroidManifest.xml. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the permission declaration for com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITE_GSERVICES in AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-147247775

The weakness was published 07/17/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-0122 since 10/17/2019. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

By approaching the search of inurl:AndroidManifest.xml it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-158758, VDB-158761, VDB-158762 and VDB-158763. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/17/2019 🔍
07/17/2020 +274 days 🔍
07/18/2020 +1 days 🔍
11/04/2020 +109 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-0122 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0122
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158760
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2020 09:46
Updated: 11/04/2020 15:24
Changes: 07/18/2020 09:46 (40), 07/18/2020 09:51 (18), 11/04/2020 15:24 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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