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6.5

Android NFC server may expose memory data

CVE-2020-0006 · published 6 years ago
Summary

Certain Android versions (8.0 through 10) have a flaw in the NFC service that can accidentally reveal parts of memory. An attacker who can interact with the device’s NFC functions could obtain this information without needing extra privileges. Apply the latest security updates from Google to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 8.0
8.1
9.0
10.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible information disclosure of heap memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote information disclosure in the NFC ...
In rw_i93_send_cmd_write_single_block of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible information disclosure of heap memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote information disclosure in the NFC server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-139738828
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-908Use of Uninitialized Resource
Timeline
Published8 Jan 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-0006 · NVD
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