CVE-2020-0099 json
In addWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible window overlay attack due to an insecure default value.
published 2020-12-14 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-1605
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 46%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In addWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible window overlay attack due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via tapjacking with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-141745510
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- n/a Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-1188 Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2020-12-01
patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-0099
- NVD CVE-2020-0099
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