Vulnerability Description
There is a buffer overwrite vulnerability in the Quram qmg library of Samsung's Android OS versions O(8.x), P(9.0) and Q(10.0). An unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker sending a specially crafted MMS to a vulnerable phone can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the Quram image codec leading to an arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) without any user interaction. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16747.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157620/Samsung-Android-Remote-Code-ExecutioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2002ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/366027Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157620/Samsung-Android-Remote-Code-ExecutioThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2002ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/366027Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8899?
CVE-2020-8899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). There is a buffer overwrite vulnerability in the Quram qmg library of Samsung's Android OS versions O(8.x), P(9.0) and Q(10.0). An unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker sending a specially crafted MM...
How severe is CVE-2020-8899?
CVE-2020-8899 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.