What is CVE-2020-0041?

CVE-2020-0041 is a vulnerability in Android. Published 2020-03-10.

Is CVE-2020-0041 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-0041 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 82 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Android

CVE-2020-0041

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 fo…

EPSS: 0.239 (96.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a Android — versions Android kernel

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2021-11-03. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-05-03.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01 (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0041?: CVE-2020-0041 is a vulnerability in Android. Published 2020-03-10.
Is CVE-2020-0041 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2020-0041 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 82 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.