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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-0421

In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges neede...

Vulnerability Description

In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-161894517

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787CWE-755

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0421?

CVE-2020-0421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges neede...

How severe is CVE-2020-0421?

CVE-2020-0421 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0421?

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