CVE-2020-0273 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-0273 affecting Android-11. Find out how this vulnerability in hwservicemanager may lead to local privilege escalation without user interaction.
Android hwservicemanager vulnerability allows for local escalation of privilege.
Understanding CVE-2020-0273
In hwservicemanager, an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Android-11 can lead to privilege escalation without user interaction.
What is CVE-2020-0273?
The vulnerability in hwservicemanager could result in local privilege escalation on Android-11 devices, requiring no additional execution privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2020-0273
The vulnerability may allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally on affected Android-11 devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-0273
Vulnerability Description
- Out-of-bounds write in hwservicemanager
- Enables local privilege escalation
- No additional execution privileges required
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Android
- Version: Android-11
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit a wild pointer to perform out-of-bounds write operations.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by the vendor
- Monitor for any unauthorized privilege escalation attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update devices with the latest security patches
- Implement least privilege access control measures
Patching and Updates
- Check the vendor's security bulletin for patches and follow their guidance.