Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0417

In setNiNotification of GpsNetInitiatedHandler.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to an empty mutable 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-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-154319182

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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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (2.6th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 3rd percentile — 2.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2020-0417: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
  • Android — versions Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0417?
CVE-2020-0417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0417?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.