CVE-2020-0238

HIGH

Android 8.0-10 - Local Privilege Escalation via AccountTypePreferenceLoader Race Condition

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In updatePreferenceIntents of AccountTypePreferenceLoader, there is a possible confused deputy attack due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and launching privileged activities with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150946634

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 2.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-367
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
Published Aug 11, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026