CVE-2020-0452: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 2, 2020
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Updated

In exifentrygetvalue of exif-entry.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution if a third party app used this library to process remote image data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-159625731

Affected Software

8 affected components
Google Android
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33

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·12:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0452?

CVE-2020-0452 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0452?

To address CVE-2020-0452, update your affected Android or Fedora system to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-0452?

CVE-2020-0452 affects Google Android versions 8.0 through 11.0 and Fedora versions 32 and 33.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0452?

CVE-2020-0452 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by an integer overflow in the exif_entry_get_value function.

5

Will user interaction be required to exploit CVE-2020-0452?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2020-0452, as it can occur through processed remote image data.

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