Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0165
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU34293

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0165

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

In phNxpNciHal_NfcDep_cmd_ext of phNxpNciHal_NfcDepSWPrio.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via compromised device firmware with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-139532977

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01


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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