Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 8, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-0009
CVE-2020-0009
Description
In calc_vm_may_flags of ashmem.c, there is a possible arbitrary write to shared memory due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by corrupting memory shared between processes, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-142938932
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Affected products
2- Android/Android kerneldescription
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References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155903/Android-ashmem-Read-Only-Bypasses.htmlnvdPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00011.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00013.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-01-01nvdVendor Advisory
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