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CWE
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CVE-2020-0069: Mediatek Multiple Chipsets Insufficient Input Validation Vulnerability

First published: Mon Mar 02 2020(Updated: )

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

Credit: security@android.com security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MediaTek Multiple Chipsets
Android
Android
All of
Huawei Berkeley-L09<10.0.0.177\(c10e3r1p4\)
Huawei Berkeley-L09 Firmware
All of
Huawei Columbia-AL10B<10.0.0.178\(c00e178r1p4\)
Huawei Columbia-AL10B Firmware
All of
Huawei LON-L29D<10.0.0.177\(c10e4r1p4\)
Huawei Columbia-L29D Firmware
All of
Huawei Columbia-TL00B<10.0.0.178\(c01e178r1p4\)
Huawei Columbia-TL00B
All of
Huawei Columbia-TL00D<10.0.0.178\(c01e178r1p4\)
Huawei Columbia-TL00D Firmware
All of
Huawei Cornell-AL00A Firmware<9.1.0.340\(c00e333r1p1t8\)
Huawei Cornell-AL00A Firmware
All of
Huawei Cornell-TL10B<9.1.0.340\(c01e333r1p1t8\)
Huawei Cornell-TL10B Firmware
All of
Huawei Dubai-AL00A<1.0.0.190\(c00\)
Huawei Dubai-AL00A
All of
Huawei Honor 20 Pro Firmware<10.0.0.194\(c636e3r3p1\)
Huawei HONOR 20 PRO
All of
Huawei Y6 2019<9.1.0.290\(c185e5r4p1\)
Huawei Y6 2019
All of
Huawei Nova 3 Firmware<9.1.0.338\(c00e333r1p1t8\)
Huawei Nova 3 Firmware
All of
Huawei Nova 4 Firmware<10.0.0.160\(c01e32r2p4\)
Huawei Nova 4 Firmware
All of
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware<9.1.0.291\(c185e3r4p1\)
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware
All of
HUAWEI Honor V20 firmware<10.0.0.198\(c432e10r3p4\)
Huawei Honor View 20 Firmware
All of
Huawei Jakarta-AL00a<9.1.0.251\(c00e106r2p2\)
Huawei Jakarta-AL00a Firmware
All of
Huawei Katyusha AL00A<9.1.0.146\(c00e131r2p2\)
Huawei Katyusha AL00A
All of
Huawei Katyusha-AL10A<9.1.0.160\(c00e150r1p7\)
Huawei Katyusha-al10a Firmware
All of
Huawei Madrid-AL00a Firmware<9.1.0.261\(c00e120r4p1\)
Huawei Madrid-AL00a Firmware
All of
Huawei PARIS-L29B<9.1.0.380\(c636e1r1p3t8\)
Huawei EVER-L29B
All of
Huawei Princeton-AL10B<10.0.0.194\(c00e61r4p11\)
Huawei Princeton-AL10B Firmware
All of
Huawei Sydney-AL00<9.1.0.237\(c00e80r1p7t8\)
Huawei Sydney-AL00 Firmware
All of
Huawei Sydney-TL00<9.1.0.237\(c01e80r1p7t8\)
Huawei Sydney-TL00 Firmware
All of
Huawei SydneyM-AL00 Firmware<10.0.0.159\(c00e64r1p5\)
Huawei SydneyM-AL00 Firmware
All of
Huawei Tony-AL00b<10.1.0.137\(c00e137r2p11\)
Huawei Tony-AL00B Firmware
All of
Huawei Tony-AL00B Firmware<10.0.0.196\(c01e65r2p11\)
Huawei Tony-TL00B Firmware
All of
Huawei Yale-AL00A<10.0.0.196\(c00e62r8p12\)
Huawei Yale-AL00A
All of
Huawei Yale-l21a<10.0.0.202\(c10e3r3p2\)
Huawei Y6
All of
Huawei YaleP-AL10B<10.0.0.194\(c00e62r8p12\)
Huawei YaleP-AL10B
All of
Huawei LON-L29D<10.0.0.177\(c432e3r1p4\)
Huawei Columbia-L29D Firmware
All of
Huawei Honor 20 Pro Firmware<10.0.0.202\(c10e3r3p2\)
Huawei HONOR 20 PRO
All of
Huawei Y6 2019<9.1.0.290\(c431e1r1p8\)
Huawei Y6 2019
All of
Huawei Y6 2019<9.1.0.290\(c605e6r1p6\)
Huawei Y6 2019
All of
Huawei Y6 2019<9.1.0.295\(c431e5r2p2\)
Huawei Y6 2019
All of
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware<9.1.0.291\(c432e5r2p1\)
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware
All of
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware<9.1.0.291\(c636e4r4p1\)
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware
All of
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware<9.1.0.297\(c605e4r4p2\)
Huawei Honor 8A Firmware
All of
HUAWEI Honor V20 firmware<10.0.0.200\(c185e3r3p3\)
Huawei Honor View 20 Firmware
All of
HUAWEI Honor V20 firmware<10.0.0.201\(c10e5r4p3\)
Huawei Honor View 20 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-0069?

    The severity of CVE-2020-0069 is classified as critical due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-0069?

    To fix CVE-2020-0069, update the affected Mediatek Command Queue driver to the latest version that includes proper input sanitization and SELinux restrictions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-0069?

    CVE-2020-0069 affects devices running specific versions of Google Android and Mediatek multiple chipsets.

  • What types of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2020-0069?

    Vulnerable devices include a variety of Huawei smartphones utilizing specific chipsets and firmware versions.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-0069?

    No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2020-0069 as it allows for local privilege escalation.

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