CVE-2020-0223

Name: CVE-2020-0223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-16T14:15:10.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0223 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This is an unbounded write into kernel global memory, via a user-controlled buffer size.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-135130450. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This is an unbounded write into kernel global memory, via a user-controlled buffer size.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-135130450

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

0.44%

35.3th 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/pixel/2020-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0223?

This is an unbounded write into kernel global memory, via a user-controlled buffer size.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-135130450

How severe is CVE-2020-0223?

CVE-2020-0223 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0223?

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