Use of uninitialized resource in Google, Google Android



Published: 2020-03-10 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0048
CWE-ID CWE-908
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use of uninitialized resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU34759

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0048

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

In onTransact of IAudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible stack information leak due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-139417189

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

External links

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-03-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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