Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2020-0458

In SPDIFEncoder::writeBurstBufferBytes and related methods of SPDIFEncoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-160265164

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

Published · last modified .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.015 (73.6th percentile), scored .

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 74th percentile — 73.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2020-0458: held from 0.015 to 0.015.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.015 · change: +0.001

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
  • Android — versions Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0458?
CVE-2020-0458 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-12-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0458?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0458 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.