CVE-2020-0438

Name: CVE-2020-0438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-10T13:15:11.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0438 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the AIBinder_Class 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 libbinder_ndk in a vulnerable way with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the AIBinder_Class 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 libbinder_ndk 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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0438?

How severe is CVE-2020-0438?

CVE-2020-0438 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0438?

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Source: NVD / NIST