Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 NFC Server rw_i93.cc rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block uninitialized resource

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block of the file rw_i93.cc of the component NFC Server. Executing a manipulation can lead to use of uninitialized resource. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-0006. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 8.0/8.1/9.0/10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block of the file rw_i93.cc of the component NFC Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1187. This entry has been deprecated because it was a duplicate of CWE-908. All content has been transferred to CWE-908. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible information disclosure of heap memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote information disclosure in the NFC server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-139738828

The weakness was released 01/08/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-0006 since 10/17/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/09/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-148458, VDB-148457, VDB-148455 and VDB-148454. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 8.0
• 8.1
• 9.0
• 10.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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