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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0039
CVE-2020-0039:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In the Android operating system, a vulnerability was identified in the rw_i93_sm_update_ndef function of rw_i93.cc. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-0039, was discovered and assigned on October 17, 2019, affecting multiple Android versions including Android 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10. This security flaw was officially disclosed in the March 2020 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing bounds check in the rw_i93_sm_update_ndef function of rw_i93.cc, which could lead to reading uninitialized data. The issue was tracked internally by Google under Android ID A-143155861 (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The vulnerability could result in remote information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized parties. The exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the March 2020 Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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