CVE-2020-0272

Name: CVE-2020-0272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-18T16:15:15.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0272 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In libhwbinder, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges required. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In libhwbinder, there is a possible information disclosure due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges required. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-130166487

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0272?

How severe is CVE-2020-0272?

CVE-2020-0272 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0272?

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