CVE-2020-0253

Name: CVE-2020-0253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-11T20:15:12.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0253 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-152647365. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-152647365

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

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0253?

There is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-152647365

How severe is CVE-2020-0253?

CVE-2020-0253 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0253?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0253?

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Source: NVD / NIST