CVE-2020-0021

Name: CVE-2020-0021
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T15:15:11.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In removeUnusedPackagesLPw of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial-of-service due to a missing package dependency test. This could lead to remote denial of service with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In removeUnusedPackagesLPw of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible permanent denial-of-service due to a missing package dependency test. This could lead to remote denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-141413692

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0021?

How severe is CVE-2020-0021?

CVE-2020-0021 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0021?

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Source: NVD / NIST