CVE-2020-0256 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Android's gpt.cc, affecting Android versions 8.0 through 10. This flaw allows for local escalation of privilege when a malicious USB device is inserted, requiring no user interaction or additional execution privileges. Rated 6.8 (Medium) on CVSS, it poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there's no public exploit code or active exploitation reported, it has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness within the cybersecurity landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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