CVE-2020-0442: Input Validation

Published Nov 2, 2020

Updated

In Message and toBundle of Notification.java, there is a possible UI slowdown or crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service if a malicious contact file is received, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-147358092

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·12:47 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:47 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0442?

CVE-2020-0442 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to UI slowdown or crash.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0442?

To fix CVE-2020-0442, update your Android system to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2020-0442?

CVE-2020-0442 affects Android versions 8.0 through 11.0.

What type of attack is CVE-2020-0442 linked to?

CVE-2020-0442 is linked to a possible denial of service attack when a malicious contact file is received.

Is user interaction needed for exploiting CVE-2020-0442?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2020-0442.