CVE-2020-27056

Name: CVE-2020-27056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T17:15:14.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27056 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In SELinux policies of mls, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of package metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SELinux policies of mls, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of package metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-161356067

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

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-2020-27056?

How severe is CVE-2020-27056?

CVE-2020-27056 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27056?

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