Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android

CVE-2020-0499

In FLAC__bitreader_read_rice_signed_block of bitreader.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-156076070

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.040 (89.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0499?
CVE-2020-0499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2020-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2020-0499?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0499 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.