CVE-2020-0041
Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Android Kernel, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.
Patch status
No official fix confirmed yet
Until a fix ships, follow the vendor's mitigations and CISA's required action, limit exposure of affected systems, and watch this record for a patch.
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
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | all versions | NVD | |
| Android Kernel | Android | — | KEV |
Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2020-0041 scored CVSS 7.8: Android Android Kernel, Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Android Kernel systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
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