Current Description

In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-161894517

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Analysis Description

In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-161894517

Severity

CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:

CVSS 2.0 Severity and Metrics:

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-755 Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions NIST  

Change History

1 change records found show changes

Initial Analysis 10/16/2020 12:16:30 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Added CPE Configuration
OR
     *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
     *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
     *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
     *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
     *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Added CVSS V2
NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Added CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added CWE
NIST CWE-755
Changed Reference Type
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01 No Types Assigned
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-10-01 Patch, Vendor Advisory