CVE-2020-0003

Name: CVE-2020-0003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T19:15:13.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0003 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In onCreate of InstallStart.java, there is a possible package validation bypass due to a time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onCreate of InstallStart.java, there is a possible package validation bypass due to a time-of-check time-of-use vulnerability. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android ID: A-140195904

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0003?

How severe is CVE-2020-0003?

CVE-2020-0003 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0003?

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Source: NVD / NIST