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CVE-2020-0041

In binder_transaction of binder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check.

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None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub

Summary

The Android kernel's Binder IPC driver (binder.c) is affected, which is the component handling inter-process communication between apps and system services. An attacker with local access could exploit an out-of-bounds write caused by a faulty bounds check to escalate their privileges on the device, without needing user interaction.

Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.

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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

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV

    CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild

  3. CISA remediation deadline

    Due date for US federal agencies to patch

  4. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • n/a Android

    Android kernel

References 1

source.android.com