Use-after-free in Google Android - CVE-2020-0433

 

Use-after-free in Google Android - CVE-2020-0433

Published: September 17, 2020 / Updated: September 25, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47103
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-0433
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google

Description

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

In blk_mq_queue_tag_busy_iter of blk-mq-tag.c, there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-151939299


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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