What is CVE-2020-0098?

CVE-2020-0098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-14.

How severe is CVE-2020-0098?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0098

In navigateUpToLocked of ActivityStack.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-144285917

EPSS: 0.002 (4.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

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

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0098?: CVE-2020-0098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0098?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.