#VU34283 Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0155

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34283

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2020-0155

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

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

In phNxpNciHal_send_ese_hal_cmd of phNxpNciHal_ext.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-139736386

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01

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Q & A

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.