#VU34254 Out-of-bounds write in Google Android


Published: 2020-06-11 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34254

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0124

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

In markBootComplete of InstalldNativeService.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-140237592

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10


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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