PT-2020-11494 · Google · Android

Published 2020-06-11 · Updated 2020-06-17 · CVE-2020-0133

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.3

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Android-10

Description The issue is related to a permissions bypass in MockLocationAppPreferenceController.java, allowing the mocking of a device's GPS location. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, requiring User execution privileges and user interaction for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android version Android-10, consider restricting access to the MockLocationAppPreferenceController until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the mock location feature to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-0133

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0133 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0133 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/12682 · Telegram Post