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HIGH · 7.8

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 i...

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0016?

CVE-2020-0016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 i...

How severe is CVE-2020-0016?

CVE-2020-0016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.