# CVE-2020-0439: In generatePackageInfo of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to an incorrect permission check.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2020-11-10 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0

## Description

In generatePackageInfo of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to an incorrect permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege that allows instant apps access to permissions not allowed for instant apps, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-140256621

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01
- https://github.com/Satheesh575555/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0439

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