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Android-8.1 Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability

Summary

In onCreate of SettingsBaseActivity.java, there is a possible unauthorized setting modification due to a permissions bypass. 

Credit:

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The original article can be found at:https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01

Details

This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0.

Vulnerable Systems:

Android-8.1 

Android-9 

Android-10 

Android-8.0

CVE Information:

CVE-2020-0024

Disclosure Timeline:
Published Date:5/14/2020

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