CVE-2020-0096: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145669109

Affected products

• Google Android: version 8.0 only; version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only

Published 2020-05-14. Last modified 2026-06-17.