CVE-2020-0256
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CVE-2020-0256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In LoadPartitionTable of gpt.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when inserting a malicious USB device, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In LoadPartitionTable of gpt.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when inserting a malicious USB device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-152874864
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 | |
| Android | 10.0 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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