What is CVE-2020-0418?

CVE-2020-0418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-10.

How severe is CVE-2020-0418?

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

Is CVE-2020-0418 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-2020-0418

In getPermissionInfosForGroup of Utils.java, there is a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-153879813

EPSS: 0.003 (17.2th 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

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0418?: CVE-2020-0418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-11-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-0418?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0418 known to be exploited?: 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.