#VU51035 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2020-11178

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51035

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11178

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the Qualcomm closed-source component, included into the Google Android OS. A remote attacker can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.1, 9.0, 10 - 11

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-03-01

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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.