Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CVE-2020-0041
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
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:3.25%
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Attack Surface
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-20 ↗CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| android | all |
References & Technical Advisories
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Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2019-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2020-03-10T19:56:22 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T23:35:49 |
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