CVE-2020-0041
Confirmed PUBLISHEDIn 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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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
- CVE Published
- Mar 10, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Android
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Android kernel |
Affected |
CVE References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01 source.android.com · CVE Record https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-03-31 17:53:57 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Input Validation
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-08-14 01:46:47 UTC · 3 stars
Local privilege escalation exploit for Android Binder bug CVE-2020-0041 (Pixel 3a)
github · Created 2021-09-10 08:01:54 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2020-08-10 21:34:16 UTC · 53 stars
github · Created 2020-03-31 17:53:57 UTC · 234 stars
Exploits for Android Binder bug CVE-2020-0041
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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17:53 UTC over 6 years ago17:53 UTC · over 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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19:56 UTC over 6 years ago19:56 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 7 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2020-0041
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}