CVE-2020-0451

HIGH

Android - Remote Code Execution via Heap Buffer Overflow in sbrdecoder.cpp

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2020-0451. PoCs published by nanopathi.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0451, a vulnerability in the Fraunhofer FDK AAC Codec Library for Android. The exploit targets a heap-based buffer overflow in the AAC decoder, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Description

In sbrDecoder_AssignQmfChannels2SbrChannels of sbrdecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-158762825

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by nanopathi · poc
https://github.com/nanopathi/external_aac_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0451

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0451, a vulnerability in the Fraunhofer FDK AAC Codec Library for Android. The exploit targets a heap-based buffer overflow in the AAC decoder, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Fraunhofer FDK AAC Codec Library for Android (AOSP10_r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a target device running the vulnerable AAC decoder
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0187
EPSS Percentile 76.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Nov 10, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026