Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android

CVE-2020-0039

In rw_i93_sm_update_ndef of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible read of uninitialized data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure 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-143155861

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.011 (63.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0039?
CVE-2020-0039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-03-10.
How severe is CVE-2020-0039?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0039 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.