CVE-2020-0257 is a permissions bypass vulnerability in Android 10, specifically within the SpecializeCommon function of com_android_internal_os_Zygote.cpp. This flaw allows for local escalation of privilege in isolated processes without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, it has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness of its potential.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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