Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2021-0457
In the FingerTipS touch screen driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-157155375
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (12.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- N/a Android — versions Android kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-0457?
- CVE-2021-0457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2021-03-10.
- How severe is CVE-2021-0457?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.