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CVE-2020-0421

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Published: Oct 14, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

In appendFormatV of String8.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-161894517

Affected (5)

Products: Google: Android
Google
1 product
Android
Configuration A
5 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Google
Android
Version 10.0
Android
Version 11.0
Android
Version 8.0
Android
Version 8.1
Android
Version 9.0

Related CWEs

CWE-755
Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

References (2)

Source: security@android.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory

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