CVE-2020-0438: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2020
·
Updated

In the AIBinderClass constructor of ibinder.cpp, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a process were using libbinderndk in a vulnerable way with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-10Android ID: A-161812320

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android

Event History

Nov 2, 2020
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

The issue affects Android 10 and Android 11 where a process uses libbinder_ndk in the vulnerable way described. Exploitation is local, so it is relevant to devices on which an attacker can already execute a low-privileged process.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit it?

An attacker needs local access with low privileges. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required.

3

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution and local privilege escalation. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are all rated high in the supplied CVSS vector.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203