What is CVE-2021-0340?

CVE-2021-0340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-02-10.

How severe is CVE-2021-0340?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-0340 known to be exploited?

16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0340

In parseNextBox of IsoInterface.java, there is a possible leak of unredacted location information due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User inter…

EPSS: 0.021 (79.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-212 — Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0340?: CVE-2021-0340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-02-10.
How severe is CVE-2021-0340?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0340 known to be exploited?: 16 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.