CVE-2020-0437

Published: Nov 10, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

In CellBroadcastReceiver's intent handlers, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service of emergency alerts with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-162741784

Affected (5)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

5 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 10.0
Google Android	Version 11.0
Google Android	Version 8.0
Google Android	Version 8.1
Google Android	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

Missing Authorization

The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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