CVE-2020-0094

Name: CVE-2020-0094
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-14T21:15:11.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0094 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In setImageHeight and setImageWidth of ExifUtils.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In setImageHeight and setImageWidth of ExifUtils.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-148223871

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0094?

How severe is CVE-2020-0094?

CVE-2020-0094 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0094?

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Source: NVD / NIST