Google Android 10.0 impeg2_format_conv.c impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 10.0. Affected by this issue is the function impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv of the file impeg2_format_conv.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-0168. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

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A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 10.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv of the file impeg2_format_conv.c. 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 impeg2_fmt_conv_yuv420p_to_yuv420sp_uv of impeg2_format_conv.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-137798382

The weakness was released 06/11/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-0168 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. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k 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.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-156590, VDB-156589, VDB-156588 and VDB-156587. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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