Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2020-0226
In createWithSurfaceParent of Client.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the graphics server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-150226994
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (17.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 18th percentile — 17.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 10.0
- Android — versions Android-10
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-07-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0226?
- CVE-2020-0226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0226?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-0226 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.