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AskCyber Home » News » News » Google Android OS Flaw Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

Google Android OS Flaw Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

2020-07-08 by Keith Harlock

Android OS Security Flaws

Android Security Bulletin Details Security Vulnerabilities Affecting Android Devices

A new Android Security Bulletin details multiple security flaws in the Google Android operating system (OS). The most severe flaw could allow for remote code execution on a compromised device. The security vulnerabilities were recently discovered and affect Android OS builds with security patches issued before July 6, 2020. Impacted Android device manufacturers and chipset manufacturers may also publish security vulnerability details specific to their products, such as Google, Huawei, LGE, Motorola, Nokia, or Samsung.

“The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in the System component that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed, “ says the Android bulletin.

If a threat actor successfully exploits the most severe vulnerabilities in this notice ( for example CVE-2020-9589, CVE-2020-0224, and CVE-2020-0225) this could allow for remote code execution within the context of a privileged process. This means a cybercriminal could install apps on a compromised device including spyware and malware. They could also view, edit, or delete data. Exploiting these security flaws could allow a hacker to create new admin-level accounts with full user permissions giving them full access to the contents and activity on the device.

READ: Android Security Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Credentials

Framework

  • CVE-2020-0122
  • CVE-2020-0227

Media Framework

  • CVE-2020-9589 – Critical
  • CVE-2020-0226

System

  • CVE-2020-0224 – Critical
  • CVE-2020-0225- Critical
  • CVE-2020-0107

Currently there no reports of these vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild.

If your Android phone, tablet, or smartwatch is too old to be updated or runs slowly, then consider upgrading a newer model – click here. You’ll also get new security features like fingerprint scans and facial recognition that can be used to lock your device or the apps on it. With biometric login enabled, you can protect all the data, photos, and messages a device contains from unauthorized users. Our phones contain quite a bit of sensitive information about us. It’s important that your device be kept updated and secured to protect your private messages and your money.

What is Android OS?

Android is an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices. Android smartphones, tablets, and watches all use the OS.

Android Systems Affected

Android OS builds utilizing Security Patch Levels issued prior to July 6, 2020

How Do I Update my Android OS?

All users should update to the latest version of Android where possible. Security patches for these vulnerabilities are included in recent Android operating system updates. If your phone, tablet, or smartwatch is not updated with the latest OS, then you should read this blog post and follow instructions to update your operating system.

READ THIS POST: How to Update Your Android Operating System

If this application has been configured to have fewer user rights on the system, exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could have less impact than if it was configured with administrative rights.
It’s important to keep your phone’s operating system updated so hackers cannot get in. It’s also really important to make sure all the apps on your phone current too. After you check your Android operating system version, head over to your apps and make sure they are all up to date with the latest security patches. Read our post on how to update all Android apps at the same time.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Android

About Keith Harlock

Keith has 30 years of experience managing staff for the planning and design of highway, bridge and transportation-related projects and specialty structures. Keith oversees the development of and authors numerous reports on a variety of topics related to transportation engineering and has worked with several key clients on projects related to infrastructure security. Keith is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York, currently a State Board member of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York and is a licensed commercial pilot with an instrument rating. He resides in Western New York.


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