CVE-2020-0423: Debian Linux

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In binder_release_work of binder.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-161151868References: N/A

Affected products

  • Debian Debian Linux: version 9.0 only
  • Google Android: affected versions not specified

Published 2020-10-14. Last modified 2026-06-17.