SB2020081135 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in Google Android



SB2020081135 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition in Google Android

Published: August 11, 2020 Updated: August 30, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020081135
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0238)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In updatePreferenceIntents of AccountTypePreferenceLoader, there is a possible confused deputy attack due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and launching privileged activities with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150946634


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.