CVE-2020-0396

Name: CVE-2020-0396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T16:15:13.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0396 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In various places in Telephony, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In various places in Telephony, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.0Android ID: A-155094269

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

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0396?

How severe is CVE-2020-0396?

CVE-2020-0396 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0396?

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