libhevc out-of-bounds read can disclose data on Android
Original title: ZDI-26-970: libhevc HEVC Video Decoder Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
ZDI-26-970 is rated CVSS 4.4 and requires a malicious page or file; no CVE is named.
ZDI published ZDI-26-970, an out-of-bounds read in the libhevc HEVC video decoder affecting Google Android. Remote attackers can disclose sensitive information if a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file. The assigned CVSS rating is 4.4.
Unconfirmed: The short advisory does not state a CVE, patch status, or exploitation.
- The flaw is an out-of-bounds read in libhevc.
- Exploitation needs a malicious page visit or file open.
- No patch or affected Android version is stated.
Impact: Disclosure of sensitive information
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Google Android | — |
- Vendors
- Organizations
- Zero Day Initiative
From the original article
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Google Android. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 4.
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