CVE-2020-0258

Name: CVE-2020-0258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-11T20:15:12.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0258 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In stopZygoteLocked of AppZygote.java, there is an insufficient cleanup. This could lead to local information disclosure in the application that is started next with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In stopZygoteLocked of AppZygote.java, there is an insufficient cleanup. This could lead to local information disclosure in the application that is started next with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-157598956

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158869/Android-App-Zygotes-Improper-Guarding.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158869/Android-App-Zygotes-Improper-Guarding.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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-2020-0258?

How severe is CVE-2020-0258?

CVE-2020-0258 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0258?

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Source: NVD / NIST