Google Android 11.0 AAC Parser out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 11.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component AAC Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-0279. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 11.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component AAC Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In the AAC parser, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-131430997

The weakness was published 09/17/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-0279 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/05/2025). 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-161398, VDB-161399, VDB-161402 and VDB-161403. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/17/2019 🔍
09/17/2020 +336 days 🔍
09/18/2020 +1 days 🔍
11/05/2025 +1873 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-0279 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0279
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161410
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2020 07:25
Updated: 11/05/2025 00:46
Changes: 09/18/2020 07:25 (40), 09/18/2020 07:30 (18), 11/05/2025 00:46 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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