#VU34759 Use of uninitialized resource in Google Android


Published: 2020-03-10 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34759

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: CVE-2020-0048

CWE-ID: CWE-908

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 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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10


External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-03-01


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.


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