CVE-2020-0451

Name: CVE-2020-0451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-10T13:15:12.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0451 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In sbrDecoder_AssignQmfChannels2SbrChannels of sbrdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In sbrDecoder_AssignQmfChannels2SbrChannels of sbrdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-158762825

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0451?

How severe is CVE-2020-0451?

CVE-2020-0451 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0451?

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Source: NVD / NIST