Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0079

 

Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0079

Published: April 17, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34437
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0079
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

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

In decrypt_1_2 of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to stale pointer. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144506242


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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