CVE-2020-0259

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

In android_verity_ctr of dm-android-verity.c, there is a possible way to modify a dm-verity protected filesystem due to improperly used crypto. 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-157941353References: N/A

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 11, 2020
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2020-0259: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix