# CVE-2020-0427: In create\_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-09-17 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a Android: version range not reported

## Description

In create_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-140550171

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-09-01
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00027.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0074-1.html
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20210325-0005/

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