CVE-2020-0198

Name: CVE-2020-0198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-11T15:15:16.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In exif_data_load_data_content of exif-data.c, there is a possible UBSAN abort due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 4.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In exif_data_load_data_content of exif-data.c, there is a possible UBSAN abort due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-146428941

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.44%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Libexif Project	Libexif	< 0.6.22_p20201105
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	19.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	20.04
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	32
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ELDZR6USD5PR34MRK2ZISLCYJ465FNKN/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SVBD5JRUQPN4LQHTAAJHA3MR5M7YTAC7/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-19Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4396-1/Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ELDZR6USD5PR34MRK2ZISLCYJ465FNKN/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SVBD5JRUQPN4LQHTAAJHA3MR5M7YTAC7/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-19Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4396-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0198?

How severe is CVE-2020-0198?

CVE-2020-0198 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0198?

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