Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-0421
In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-161894517
Published
2020-10-14 14:15:17
Updated
2021-07-21 11:39:24
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Products affected by CVE-2020-0421
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-0421
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-0421
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-0421
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The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-0421
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01
Android Security Bulletin—October 2020 | Android Open Source ProjectPatch;Vendor Advisory
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