CVE-2020-0441: Input Validation

Published Nov 2, 2020

Updated

In Message and toBundle of Notification.java, there is a possible resource exhaustion due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service requiring a device reset to fix with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-158304295

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/2020-11-01

Event History

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·12:49 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:49 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0441?

CVE-2020-0441 is a high severity vulnerability that can lead to remote denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0441?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0441, users should update their Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0441?

CVE-2020-0441 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0441?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2020-0441.

What could be a potential consequence of CVE-2020-0441?

The potential consequence of CVE-2020-0441 is resource exhaustion leading to a remote denial of service that requires device reset.