CVE-2020-0383: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2020

Updated

In Parseins of easmdls.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure in the media extractor process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150160279

Affected Software

6 affected components

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01

Event History

Sep 8, 2020

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Sep 17, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:27 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:27 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0383?

CVE-2020-0383 has a medium severity rating due to potential remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0383?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0383, upgrade to a patched version of Android that resolves the out of bounds write vulnerability.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2020-0383?

CVE-2020-0383 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

What kind of user interaction is required for CVE-2020-0383 exploitation?

CVE-2020-0383 requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious media file, for exploitation to occur.

Can CVE-2020-0383 lead to system control?

No, CVE-2020-0383 does not lead to additional execution privileges or system control.