CVE-2020-0404

Name: CVE-2020-0404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T16:15:14.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0404 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In uvc_scan_chain_forward of uvc_driver.c, there is a possible linked list corruption due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In uvc_scan_chain_forward of uvc_driver.c, there is a possible linked list corruption due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-111893654References: Upstream kernel

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions
Oracle	Communications Cloud Native Core Binding Support Function	22.1.3
Oracle	Communications Cloud Native Core Network Exposure Function	22.1.1
Oracle	Communications Cloud Native Core Policy	22.2.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0404?

How severe is CVE-2020-0404?

CVE-2020-0404 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0404?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0404?

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Source: NVD / NIST