CVE-2020-0248 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-0248, a vulnerability in Android-10 allowing permission bypass for local information disclosure. Find mitigation steps and patch details.
Android vulnerability leading to local information disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2020-0248
A vulnerability in Android-10 potentially allows permission bypass leading to local information disclosure.
What is CVE-2020-0248?
In postInstantAppNotif of InstantAppNotifier.java in Android-10, a PendingIntent error may permit permission bypass, causing local information disclosure without user interaction.
The Impact of CVE-2020-0248
The vulnerability could result in local information disclosure with the need for User execution privileges but no user interaction.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-0248
Vulnerability Description
- Security flaw in postInstantAppNotif of InstantAppNotifier.java
- Potential permission bypass due to a PendingIntent error
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Version: Android-10
Exploitation Mechanism
- User-execution needed for local information disclosure
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches from the official bulletin
- Monitor for any unauthorized disclosure of local information
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update device OS to latest versions
- Implement security best practices for Android devices
Patching and Updates
- Check for and apply security patches provided by Android.