SB2020081139 - Use-after-free in Google Android
Published: August 11, 2020 Updated: August 30, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020081139
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0242)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In reset of NuPlayerDriver.cpp, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the media server 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-151643722
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.