CVE-2020-0279 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In the AAC parser, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-131430997

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/13/9
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0279?

CVE-2020-0279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In the AAC parser, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interacti...

How severe is CVE-2020-0279?

CVE-2020-0279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0279?

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