CVE-2020-0002

Name: CVE-2020-0002
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T19:15:12.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ih264d_init_decoder of ih264d_api.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ih264d_init_decoder of ih264d_api.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-142602711

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0002?

How severe is CVE-2020-0002?

CVE-2020-0002 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0002?

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Source: NVD / NIST