CVE-2020-0283 Memory corruption in Android

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in Android allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via a missing bounds check.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-0283?

CVE-2020-0283 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Oct 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 a missing bounds check.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-163008257

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0283?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0283?

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-2020-0283 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0283 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-163008257, ASB-A-163008257, GHSA-q53h-685g-qrcg, M-ALPS05229282.

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