CVE-2020-0012

Name: CVE-2020-0012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-10T20:15:20.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In fpc_ta_pn_get_unencrypted_image of fpc_ta_pn.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In fpc_ta_pn_get_unencrypted_image of fpc_ta_pn.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-137648844

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0012?

How severe is CVE-2020-0012?

CVE-2020-0012 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0012?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST