Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2020-0009
In calc_vm_may_flags of ashmem.c, there is a possible arbitrary write to shared memory due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by corrupting memory shared between processes, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-142938932
EPSS: 0.007 (49.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0
- N/a Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0009?
- CVE-2020-0009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-01-08.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0009?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-0009 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.