CVE-2020-0427

Name: CVE-2020-0427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T19:15:12.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0427 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In create_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In create_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-140550171

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

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Google	Android	All versions	—
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.1	—
Opensuse	Leap	15.2	—
Starwindsoftware	Starwind Virtual San	v8	Build12533

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0074-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20210325-0005/Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0074-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20210325-0005/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0427?

How severe is CVE-2020-0427?

CVE-2020-0427 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0427?

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