Use-after-free in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0199
CWE-ID CWE-416
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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU34325

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0199

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

In TimeCheck::TimeCheckThread::threadLoop of TimeCheck.cpp, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-142142406

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01


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.



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