What is CVE-2020-0166?

CVE-2020-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-06-11.

How severe is CVE-2020-0166?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2020-0166

In multiple functions of URI.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to missing validation in the parceling of URI information. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-124526860

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.002 (4.7th 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 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0166?: CVE-2020-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2020-0166?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.