Is CVE-2020-0041 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-0041 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-23.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-0041?

CVE-2020-0041 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2020-0041?

Patch guidance is available from google security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2020-0041.

Fix CVE-2020-0041 - HIGH google android

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation

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Primary Vendor: GOOGLE
Published: 3/10/2020
Last Modified: 10/23/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2020-0041

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