What is CVE-2021-0429?

CVE-2021-0429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-04-13.

How severe is CVE-2021-0429?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2021-0429

In pollOnce of ALooper.cpp, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-175074139

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (2.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0429?: CVE-2021-0429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-04-13.
How severe is CVE-2021-0429?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.