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CVE-2020-0069: In the ioctl handlers of the Mediatek Command Queue driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to...

In the ioctl handlers of the Mediatek Command Queue driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to insufficient input sanitization and missing SELinux restrictions. 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-147882143References: M-ALPS04356754

HighCVSS 7.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-0069 is a high-severity Android kernel flaw affecting MediaTek Command Queue driver handling. A malicious local app or user could gain higher privileges without user interaction. CISA lists it as known exploited, so organizations should treat exposed affected Android devices as a priority for patch verification. Exposure is most likely on Android devices using affected MediaTek kernel components, including OEM devices covered by Android and Huawei advisories. The provided sources do not enumerate every affected device model. Prioritize remediation where affected Android devices access enterprise email, identity, VPN, or sensitive applications. KEV listing means this should not be treated as theoretical risk. Mitigation focus: Apply OEM Android security updates that include the March 2020 kernel fixes.; Check Huawei and other OEM advisories for device-specific MediaTek guidance.; Prioritize affected devices used by privileged staff or accessing sensitive systems..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-0069Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aAndroidAndroid kernelListed
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Out-of-bounds Write

Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.