CVE-2020-0122

MEDIUM

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Incorrect Default Permissions

Title source: llm

Description

In the permission declaration for com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITE_GSERVICES in AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-147247775

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-07-01

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7

EPSS 0.0017

EPSS Percentile 6.7%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-276

Status published

Products (4)

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

google/android 10.0

Published Jul 17, 2020

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026