Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2023-08-31
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0041
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU34785

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0041

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

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

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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