CVE-2020-0217

In RW_T4tPresenceCheck of rw_t4t.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check

published June 11, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A missing bounds check could open the door for an out of bounds write! This vulnerability in RW_T4tPresenceCheck of rw_t4t.cc allows remote code execution without requiring any user interaction! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Imagine a restaurant that allows customers to place orders without checking if the kitchen can handle them โ€” too many orders without limits can lead to chaos! Similarly, this flaw fails to enforce proper boundaries, letting attackers send rogue commands straight to the device. An attacker could exploit this weakness to gain control over the device, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or even complete device takeover. With no user action needed, the risk escalates quickly โ€” a nightmare scenario for any Android user!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that allows customers to place orders without checking if the kitchen can handle them โ€” too many orders without limits can lead to chaos! Similarly, this flaw fails to enforce proper boundaries, letting attackers send rogue commands straight to the device. This vulnerability arises from a missing bounds check in the RW_T4tPresenceCheck function, allowing an out of bounds write that can lead to remote code execution with no additional privileges required, affecting devices running Android 10.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this weakness to gain control over the device, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or even complete device takeover. With no user action needed, the risk escalates quickly โ€” a nightmare scenario for any Android user! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest security patch. If you're managing Android applications, monitor updates from relevant libraries and frameworks, and consider implementing stricter input validation to safeguard against similar issues in the future. You've got this! By staying informed and applying updates, you're already a hero in the fight for security! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00844 ยท 57.6th percentile
Published
2020-06-11T14:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 14:43Z
    In RW_T4tPresenceCheck of rw_t4t.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check
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