What is CVE-2020-0391?

CVE-2020-0391 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-09-17.

How severe is CVE-2020-0391?

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

Is CVE-2020-0391 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0391

In applyPolicy of PackageManagerService.java, there is possible arbitrary command execution as System due to an unenforced protected-broadcast. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158570769

EPSS: 0.004 (34.9th 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 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-9 Android-10 Android-11

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0391?: CVE-2020-0391 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-09-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-0391?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0391 known to be exploited?: 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.