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CVE-2020-0014

5.5 · MEDIUM

It is possible for a malicious application to construct a TYPE_TOAST window manually and make that window clickable.

Published Feb 13, 2020CWE-1021EPSS 0.93%

Overview

CVE-2020-0014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

It is possible for a malicious application to construct a TYPE_TOAST window manually and make that window clickable. This could lead to a local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User action is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-128674520

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0014?

CVE-2020-0014 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-0014?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-0014?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-0014?

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