CVE-2020-0498 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In decode_packed_entry_number of codebook.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-160633884

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0498?

CVE-2020-0498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In decode_packed_entry_number of codebook.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privile...

How severe is CVE-2020-0498?

CVE-2020-0498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0498?

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