#VU34760 Use of uninitialized resource in Google Android


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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34760

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0049

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

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

In onReadBuffer() of StreamingSource.cpp, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-140177694

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?

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.


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