Use of uninitialized resource in Google Android - CVE-2020-0048

 

Use of uninitialized resource in Google Android - CVE-2020-0048

Published: March 10, 2020 / Updated: August 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU34759
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0048
CWE-ID: CWE-908
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability 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


How to mitigate CVE-2020-0048

Install update from vendor's website.

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