CVE-2020-0261

Name: CVE-2020-0261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T16:15:13.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In C2 flame devices, there is a possible bypass of seccomp due to a missing configuration file. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In C2 flame devices, there is a possible bypass of seccomp due to a missing configuration file. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-146059841

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0261?

How severe is CVE-2020-0261?

CVE-2020-0261 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0261?

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