Google Android 9.0/10.0 CryptoPlugin.cpp decrypt_1_2 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 9.0/10.0 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function decrypt_1_2 of the file CryptoPlugin.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-0079. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 9.0/10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function decrypt_1_2 of the file CryptoPlugin.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In decrypt_1_2 of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to stale pointer. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144506242

The weakness was published 04/17/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-0079 since 10/17/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 04/18/2020). 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.

Similar entries are available at VDB-154063, VDB-154062, VDB-154061 and VDB-154059. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/17/2019 🔍
04/17/2020 +183 days 🔍
04/18/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/31/2024 +1504 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-0079 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0079
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154060
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2020 08:58
Updated: 05/31/2024 14:59
Changes: 04/18/2020 08:58 (39), 04/18/2020 09:03 (18), 05/31/2024 14:59 (18)
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