# CVE-2020-0041: Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

> CVE-2020-0041: Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability. CVSS 7.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2020-0041
Last updated: 2025-10-21T23:35:49Z

- Published: 2020-03-10 19:56 UTC · Updated: 2025-10-21 23:35 UTC · Assigner: google\_android
- CVSS: 7.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 3.2%, 88th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2021-11-03, federal due date 2022-05-03, ransomware use: Unknown

## 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

## CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

## Affected vendors and products

- n/a: Android

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-0041)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0041)
- [https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01)

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