What is CVE-2020-0115?

CVE-2020-0115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-06-10.

How severe is CVE-2020-0115?

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

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2020-0115

In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150038428

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (6.0th 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-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0115?: CVE-2020-0115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-06-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-0115?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.