Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2020-0179
Published: June 11, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU34307
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0179
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In doSendObjectInfo of MtpServer.cpp, there is a possible path traversal attack due to insufficient input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is required for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-130656917
How to mitigate CVE-2020-0179
Install update from vendor's website.