CVE-2020-0256 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

In LoadPartitionTable of gpt.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when inserting a malicious USB device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-152874864

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00010.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00010.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0256?

CVE-2020-0256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). In LoadPartitionTable of gpt.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when inserting a malicious USB device, with no ...

How severe is CVE-2020-0256?

CVE-2020-0256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0256?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Debian Debian Linux.