CVE-2020-0485

HIGH

Android 11 - Missing Authorization in UsbBackend.java

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In areFunctionsSupported of UsbBackend.java, there is a possible access to tethering from a guest account due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-166125765

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 3.2%
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-862
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 11.0
Published Dec 15, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026