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CVE-2020-0009

CVE-2020-0009 PUBLISHED

Reported by google_android · Published January 8, 2020

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

Fixed versions

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PackageEcosystemFixed in
linux-kvmUbuntu:16.04:LTS4.4.0-1070.77
linux-raspi2-5.3Ubuntu:18.04:LTS5.3.0-1023.25~18.04.1
linux-azureUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS4.15.0-1082.92~14.04.1
linux-oracleUbuntu:18.04:LTS4.15.0-1038.42

Affected products

VendorProductVersions
n/aAndroidAndroid kernel
n/aAndroid*

Timeline

  • Jan 8, 2020 CVE Published
  • Jan 10, 2020 PoC Published (4 in total, the first dated here)
  • Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
  • Feb 23, 2026 CVE Updated
  • Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
  • Aug 8, 2026 Distribution Patch (2 in total, the first dated here)
  • Sep 7, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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