CVE-2020-0424: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2020
·
Updated

In sendvc of ressend.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/modules/dnsresolver>=11-next:0<11-next:2020-11-01
11-next:2020-11-01
android/platform/bionic>=9:0<9:2020-11-01
9:2020-11-01
android/platform/system/netd>=10:0<10:2020-11-01
10:2020-11-01
android/platform/packages/modules/dnsresolver>=11:0<11:2020-11-01
11:2020-11-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/DnsResolver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11-next:2020-11-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/bionic to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2020-11-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/system/netd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2020-11-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/DnsResolver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2020-11-01

Event History

Nov 1, 2020
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Nov 2, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs local access and low-level privileges on an affected Android device. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required.

2

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can disclose information through an out-of-bounds read. The provided CVSS vector indicates no integrity or availability impact.

3

Which Android versions are listed as affected?

Android 9, Android 10, and Android 11 are listed as affected.

4

Is a fix available?

Yes. A patch is available, with remediation information referenced in the November 2020 Android security bulletin.

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