CVE-2020-0193 Memory corruption in Android

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in Android's video decoder allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information via crafted media files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-0193?

CVE-2020-0193 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In ihevc_intra_pred_chroma_mode_3_to_9_av8 of ihevc_intra_pred_chroma_mode_3_to_9.s, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-144595488

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0193?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0193?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0193 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-0193 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0193 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-29xm-9cvj-9ppc.

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