CVE-2020-0470

Name: CVE-2020-0470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-14T22:15:14.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0470 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In extend_frame_highbd of restoration.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In extend_frame_highbd of restoration.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-10Android ID: A-166268541

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
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-2020-0470?

How severe is CVE-2020-0470?

CVE-2020-0470 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0470?

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