CVE-2020-0458 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the SPDIF encoder allows remote code execution on Android devices, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-0458?

CVE-2020-0458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In SPDIFEncoder::writeBurstBufferBytes and related methods of SPDIFEncoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-160265164

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0458?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0458?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2020-0458 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0458 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-160265164, ASB-A-160265164, GHSA-95vg-hp9r-6q5x.

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