CVE-2020-0041 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0041?

CVE-2020-0041 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ne...

How severe is CVE-2020-0041?

CVE-2020-0041 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0041?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.