CVE-2020-0469

Name: CVE-2020-0469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-14T22:15:14.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0469 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In addEscrowToken of LockSettingsService.java, there is a possible loss of the synthetic password due to logic error. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In addEscrowToken of LockSettingsService.java, there is a possible loss of the synthetic password due to logic error. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-168692734

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

0.14%

3.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0469?

How severe is CVE-2020-0469?

CVE-2020-0469 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0469?

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