CVE-2020-0257 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In SpecializeCommon of com_android_internal_os_Zygote.cpp, there is a permissions bypass due to an incomplete cleanup. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in isolated processes with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-156741968

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0257?

CVE-2020-0257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In SpecializeCommon of com_android_internal_os_Zygote.cpp, there is a permissions bypass due to an incomplete cleanup. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in isolated processes with no ad...

How severe is CVE-2020-0257?

CVE-2020-0257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.