CVE-2020-0138

Name: CVE-2020-0138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-11T15:15:12.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0138 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In get_element_attr_rsp of btif_rc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution if bluetoothtbd were used, which it isn't in typical Android platforms, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In get_element_attr_rsp of btif_rc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution if bluetoothtbd were used, which it isn't in typical Android platforms, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-142878416

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0138?

How severe is CVE-2020-0138?

CVE-2020-0138 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0138?

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