What is CVE-2020-0108?

CVE-2020-0108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-11.

How severe is CVE-2020-0108?

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

Is CVE-2020-0108 known to be exploited?

12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0108

In postNotification of ServiceRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of foreground process restrictions due to an uncaught exception. 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-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-140108616

EPSS: 0.005 (39.9th 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 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-755 — Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0108?: CVE-2020-0108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-11.
How severe is CVE-2020-0108?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0108 known to be exploited?: 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.