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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0055
CVE-2020-0055:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In the Android operating system, specifically in the l2c_link_process_num_completed_pkts function of l2c_link.cc, a vulnerability was identified and assigned CVE-2020-0055. The vulnerability was discovered in Android 10 and was officially disclosed in March 2020 (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing bounds check in the l2c_link_process_num_completed_pkts function of l2c_link.cc, which could potentially lead to an out-of-bounds read condition. This security flaw was tracked internally as Android ID: A-141617601 (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The vulnerability could result in local information disclosure on affected Android devices. The impact is considered significant as it doesn't require additional execution privileges for exploitation (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the March 2020 Android Security Bulletin. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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