Google Android 10.0 CCodecBuffers.cpp realloc information disclosure

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A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android 10.0. The impacted element is the function OutputBuffersArray::realloc of the file CCodecBuffers.cpp. This manipulation causes information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-0141. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 10.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function OutputBuffersArray::realloc of the file CCodecBuffers.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In OutputBuffersArray::realloc of CCodecBuffers.cpp, there is a possible heap disclosure due to a race condition. This could lead to remote information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-142544793

The weakness was shared 06/11/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-0141 since 10/17/2019. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/12/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-156563, VDB-156562, VDB-156561 and VDB-156560 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 10.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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