VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2020-0096
In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.61%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.61%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145669109
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.61% probability · 47th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.