#VU45872 Out-of-bounds write in Google Android - CVE-2020-0256
Published: August 11, 2020 / Updated: August 21, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU45872
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0256
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In LoadPartitionTable of gpt.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when inserting a malicious USB device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-152874864
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.