CVE-2020-27024

Name: CVE-2020-27024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T16:15:15.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In smp_br_state_machine_event of smp_br_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure triggered by a malformed Bluetooth packet, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In smp_br_state_machine_event of smp_br_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure triggered by a malformed Bluetooth packet, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Bounds Sanitizer mitigates this in the default configuration.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-162327732

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27024?

How severe is CVE-2020-27024?

CVE-2020-27024 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27024?

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