CVE-2020-0072: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2020

Updated

In rwt2thandletlvdetectrsp 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-147310271

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 severity of CVE-2020-0072?

CVE-2020-0072 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0072?

To fix CVE-2020-0072, users should update their Android devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0072?

CVE-2020-0072 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0072?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2020-0072.

What causes CVE-2020-0072?

CVE-2020-0072 is caused by a missing bounds check in the rw_t2t_handle_tlv_detect_rsp function.