Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2020-0002

In ih264d_init_decoder of ih264d_api.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10 Android ID: A-142602711

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.014 (69.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
  • N/a Android — versions Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0002?
CVE-2020-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-01-08.
How severe is CVE-2020-0002?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0002 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.