CVE-2020-0229 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in Android allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via incorrect bounds checking.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-0229?
CVE-2020-0229 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-156333725
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0229?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0229?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-0229 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0229 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-156333725, ASB-A-156333725, GHSA-gjg9-57mm-9w78, M-ALPS05023182.