MEDIUM
CVE-2020-0427
CWE-125Published: September 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In create_pinctrl of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a use after free. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-140550171
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-0427 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Google1 product(s)
android
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
starwindsoftware1 product(s)
starwind virtual san
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0074-1.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00027.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-09-01Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20210325-0005/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0074-1.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00027.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-09-01Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20210325-0005/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-0427
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 17, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-0427 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.