CVE-2020-0041 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Android kernel's binder_transaction function, affecting Google Android devices. This flaw allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its presence in the KEV catalog and media coverage detailing its use by rooting malware.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.