What is CVE-2020-0016?

CVE-2020-0016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-12-14.

How severe is CVE-2020-0016?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-0016 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0016

In the Broadcom Nexus firmware, there is an insecure default password. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-171413483

EPSS: 0.002 (6.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
N/a Android — versions Android SoC

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Public proof-of-concept exploits

TinyNiko/android_

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0016?: CVE-2020-0016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-12-14.
How severe is CVE-2020-0016?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0016 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.