Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2020-0027
In HidRawSensor::batch of HidRawSensor.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an unexpected switch fallthrough. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144040966
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (8.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
- N/a Android — versions Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0027?
- CVE-2020-0027 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-02-13.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0027?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-0027 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.