What is CVE-2020-0024?

CVE-2020-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-14.

How severe is CVE-2020-0024?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0024

In onCreate of SettingsBaseActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized setting modification due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-137015265

EPSS: 0.002 (5.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
N/a Android — versions Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0024?: CVE-2020-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0024?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.