Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0470

 

Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0470

Published: May 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76664
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0470
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the extend_frame_highbd() function in restoration.c in Media framework. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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