Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2020-0246

In getCarrierPrivilegeStatus of UiccAccessRule.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of EID data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-159062405

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (6.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0
  • N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0246?
CVE-2020-0246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-10-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0246?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0246 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.