CVE-2020-12749 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 11 May 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Samsung mobile Wi-Fi drivers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-12749?

CVE-2020-12749 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) (Exynos chipsets) software. The S.LSI Wi-Fi drivers have a buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16906 (May 2020).

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12749 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-2020-12749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6f38-24fq-5q25.