First published: Mon Jan 04 2021(Updated: )
In reassemble_and_dispatch of packet_fragmenter.cc, there is a possible way to inject packets into an encrypted Bluetooth connection due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege between two Bluetooth devices by a proximal attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11; Android ID: A-169327567.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Android | =8.0 | |
Google Android | =8.1 | |
Google Android | =9.0 | |
Google Android | =10.0 | |
Google Android | =11.0 | |
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CVE-2020-0471 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth connections.
To fix CVE-2020-0471, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch version provided by Google.
CVE-2020-0471 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.
Users of vulnerable Android versions could be impacted by CVE-2020-0471 if they connect to nearby malicious Bluetooth devices.
CVE-2020-0471 enables a proximal attacker to inject packets into an encrypted Bluetooth connection, potentially escalating privileges.