CVE-2020-8899

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.71%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8899 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a buffer overwrite vulnerability in the Quram qmg library of Samsung's Android OS versions O(8.x), P(9.0) and Q(10.0). An unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker sending a specially crafted MMS to a vulnerable phone can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the Quram image codec leading to an arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) without any user interaction. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a buffer overwrite vulnerability in the Quram qmg library of Samsung's Android OS versions O(8.x), P(9.0) and Q(10.0). An unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker sending a specially crafted MMS to a vulnerable phone can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the Quram image codec leading to an arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) without any user interaction. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16747.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.0
GoogleAndroid8.1
GoogleAndroid9.0
GoogleAndroid10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8899?
There is a buffer overwrite vulnerability in the Quram qmg library of Samsung's Android OS versions O(8.x), P(9.0) and Q(10.0). An unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker sending a specially crafted MMS to a vulnerable phone can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the Quram image codec leading to an arbitrary remote code execution (RCE) without any user interaction. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16747.
How severe is CVE-2020-8899?
CVE-2020-8899 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8899?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2020

Are you affected by CVE-2020-8899?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST