Double Free in Google, Google Android

Published: 2020-04-17 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-0081
CWE-ID	CWE-415
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Google Android Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU34439

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0081

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In finalize of AssetManager.java, there is possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144028297

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 8.0 - 10

CPE2.3

External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-04-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.