CVE-2020-27021
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check in Android 11. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-27021, could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation (Android Security Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.4 (MEDIUM) with the vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) and affects Android 11 operating system (NVD Database).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could result in local information disclosure. The attack requires system execution privileges, but no user interaction is necessary for exploitation. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no effects on integrity or availability of the system (NVD Database).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access and high privileges for exploitation. While no user interaction is needed, the attacker must have system execution privileges to successfully exploit the vulnerability (NVD Database).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches (Android Security Bulletin).

Additional resources


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