CVE-2020-0041

7.8 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: March 10, 2020 Modified: October 23, 2025

Description

In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-145988638References: Upstream kernel

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01
Source: security@android.com
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0041
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
21.2%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2022-05-03

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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