How severe is CVE-2020-0048?

CVE-2020-0048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-0048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0048?

CVE-2020-0048 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0048?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-0048 published?

CVE-2020-0048 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0048

CVE-2020-0048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In onTransact of IAudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible stack information leak due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-139417189

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0048?: In onTransact of IAudioFlinger.cpp, there is a possible stack information leak due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-139417189
How severe is CVE-2020-0048?: CVE-2020-0048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-0048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0048?: CVE-2020-0048 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-0048 published?: CVE-2020-0048 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-03-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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