Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android



Published: 2020-06-11 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0132
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU34260

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0132

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unsafe deserialization when processing files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

CPE2.3 External links

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01


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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