Vulnerability identifier: #VU25359

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0026

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists within the System functionality of Android due to a use-after-free error in "Parcel::continueWrite" of "Parcel.cpp". A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 10, 9.0, 8.0 - 8.1

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External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/daf29a6dbfafc6c06654a3878c0ad2a7f8ebc063

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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