# CVE-2020-0471: In reassemble\_and\_dispatch of packet\_fragmenter.cc, there is a possible way to inject packets into an encrypted Bluetooth connection due to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2021-01-11 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11

## Description

In reassemble_and_dispatch of packet_fragmenter.cc, there is a possible way to inject packets into an encrypted Bluetooth connection due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege between two Bluetooth devices by a proximal attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11; Android ID: A-169327567.

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01
- https://github.com/nanopathi/system_bt_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0471

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