Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU34444

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11873

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. A stack-based buffer overflow in the logging tool could allow an attacker to gain privileges. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200005 (April 2020).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.2 - 10

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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