Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android Products by Google
CVE-2020-0014
5.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
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๐พ Exploit Exists๐ก Public PoC
What is CVE-2020-0014?
A security flaw exists in Android that enables a malicious application to manually create a clickable TYPE_TOAST window. This could potentially allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the device without requiring any additional permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, user interaction is necessary, emphasizing the importance of cautious app installations and permissions management.
Affected Version(s)
Android Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.