CVE-2020-0071: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2020

Updated

In rwt2textractdefaultlocksinfo of rwt2tndef.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution over NFC with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-147310721

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android

Event History

Apr 6, 2020

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Apr 17, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:20 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-0071.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0071?

The severity of CVE-2020-0071 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

How does CVE-2020-0071 work?

CVE-2020-0071 allows for a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check, which could lead to remote code execution over NFC without additional execution privileges needed.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0071?

Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-0071.

How can I fix CVE-2020-0071?

To fix CVE-2020-0071, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Google for the affected versions of Android.