CVE-2020-0279

Name: CVE-2020-0279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T21:15:13.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the AAC parser, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the AAC parser, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-131430997

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/13/9
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0279?

How severe is CVE-2020-0279?

CVE-2020-0279 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0279?

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