CVE-2020-0305

Name: CVE-2020-0305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-17T20:15:11.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In cdev_get of char_dev.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In cdev_get of char_dev.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-153467744

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Opensuse	Leap	15.1
Opensuse	Leap	15.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00047.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00047.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0305?

How severe is CVE-2020-0305?

CVE-2020-0305 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0305?

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