CVE-2020-0176
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2020-0176 is a vulnerability discovered in Android 10's avdt_msg.cc file, specifically in the avdt_msg_prs_rej function. The vulnerability was disclosed in June 2020 and affects Android 10 operating systems. It involves an out-of-bounds read vulnerability due to improper input validation (Android Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized by a possible out-of-bounds read condition in the avdt_msg_prs_rej function of avdt_msg.cc. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is tracked under Android ID A-79702484 and is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to remote information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on data confidentiality, though it does not affect system integrity or availability (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and does not require user interaction for exploitation. No authentication is needed to exploit this vulnerability, making it relatively accessible to potential attackers (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android security patch level dated June 1, 2020. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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