CVE-2020-0074

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Default Handler Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-146204120

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0022
EPSS Percentile 12.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-269
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Sep 17, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026