CVE-2020-0066 Race condition in Android
A race condition in the Android kernel netlink driver allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-0066?
CVE-2020-0066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Mar 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the netlink driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-65025077
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0066?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2020-0066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-0066, GHSA-cx3v-v29m-9vj4, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-0066.