CVE-2020-0486

HIGH

Android 11 - Local Privilege Escalation via ContactsProvider2 Insecure Default Permissions

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In openAssetFileListener of ContactsProvider2.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to change contact data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-150857116

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-276
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 11.0
Published Dec 15, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026