Google Android 10.0 eas_mdls.c Parse_lins resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 10.0. The affected element is the function Parse_lins of the file eas_mdls.c. Performing a manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-0173. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 10.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function Parse_lins of the file eas_mdls.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Parse_lins of eas_mdls.c, there is possible resource exhaustion due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-127313764

The weakness was released 06/11/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-0173 since 10/17/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-156595, VDB-156594, VDB-156593 and VDB-156592. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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10/17/2019 🔍
06/11/2020 +238 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-0173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-156591
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 06/12/2020 08:47
Updated: 06/12/2020 08:52
Changes: 06/12/2020 08:47 (39), 06/12/2020 08:52 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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