#VU28274 Buffer overflow in Google Android


Published: 2020-05-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28274

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0103

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in "a2dp_aac_decoder_cleanup" of "a2dp_aac_decoder.cc" within the System functionality. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 9.0, 10


External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/bt/+/89321d6f0d47724dc7f0c17f7d7302d1fe75086b


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability