CVE-2020-27050

Name: CVE-2020-27050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T17:15:13.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In rw_i93_send_cmd_write_multi_blocks of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In rw_i93_send_cmd_write_multi_blocks of rw_i93.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-157650365

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27050?

How severe is CVE-2020-27050?

CVE-2020-27050 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27050?

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Source: NVD / NIST