Vulnerability identifier: #VU28272
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect error handling in "onTransact" of "IHDCP.cpp" within the Media framework functionality. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 8.0 - 8.1
External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/cf4c5675c2c7ab822ed1ff12350c78575153f3cb
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.