What is CVE-2020-0294?

CVE-2020-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-09-18.

How severe is CVE-2020-0294?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-0294 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0294

In bindWallpaperComponentLocked of WallpaperManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-154915372

EPSS: 0.002 (6.5th 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 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

TinyNiko/android_

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0294?: CVE-2020-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-09-18.
How severe is CVE-2020-0294?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0294 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.