CVE-2020-0242

HIGH

Android - Use-After-Free in NuPlayerDriver.cpp

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-0242. PoCs published by pazhanivel07.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains source code files from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) related to the camera framework, specifically the Camera.cpp file and related components. The code appears to be a snapshot of the vulnerable codebase for CVE-2020-0242, which is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Android camera service. However, it does not include an exploit or proof-of-concept code.

Description

In reset of NuPlayerDriver.cpp, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the media server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-151643722

Exploits (3)

gitlab WRITEUP
by pazhanivel07 · poc
https://gitlab.com/pazhanivel07/frameworks_av-10-r33_CVE-2020-0242

This repository contains source code files from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) related to the camera framework, specifically the Camera.cpp file and related components. The code appears to be a snapshot of the vulnerable codebase for CVE-2020-0242, which is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Android camera service. However, it does not include an exploit or proof-of-concept code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Android (AOSP camera framework)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable Android device · Knowledge of the camera service internals
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 23, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by pazhanivel07 · poc
https://github.com/pazhanivel07/frameworks_av-CVE-2020-0242_CVE-2020-0243

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0242, targeting a vulnerability in the Android camera framework. The code includes modifications to the Camera.cpp file and related components to demonstrate the exploit.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android camera framework
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target device · Ability to run the exploit code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by pazhanivel07 · poc
https://github.com/pazhanivel07/frameworks_av-10-r33_CVE-2020-0242

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0242, a vulnerability in the Android camera framework. The code includes modifications to the Camera.cpp file and related components to demonstrate the exploit.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android frameworks/av camera service
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target device · Vulnerable version of Android frameworks/av
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0024
EPSS Percentile 15.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-667 CWE-416
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
Published Aug 11, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026