Google Android 11.0 libmpeg2dec Parameter out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 11.0. This affects an unknown function of the component libmpeg2dec. Executing a manipulation as part of Parameter can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2020-0406. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 11.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component libmpeg2dec. The manipulation as part of a Parameter 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 libmpeg2dec, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if another exploit allowed this to be triggered with different parameters, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-137794014

The weakness was presented 09/17/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-0406 since 10/17/2019. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/18/2020). 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.

See VDB-161398, VDB-161399, VDB-161402 and VDB-161403 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-0406 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161488
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 09/18/2020 08:08
Updated: 09/18/2020 08:13
Changes: 09/18/2020 08:08 (41), 09/18/2020 08:13 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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