#VU47453 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2020-0423
Published: October 9, 2020 / Updated: November 29, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47453
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0423
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Binder component in OS kernel. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.