CVE-2020-0466

kernel: use after free in eventpoll.c may lead to escalation of privilege

Published Dec 14, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In do_epoll_ctl and ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-147802478References: Upstream kernel

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-1965 In do_epoll_ctl and ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-147802478References: Upstream kernel
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4912-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 6:02 AM
Reserved
Oct 17, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 14, 2020, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:45 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 18, 2021, 12:00 AM