Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android

CVE-2021-0605

In pfkey_dump of af_key.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-110373476

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (10.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 11.0
  • N/a Android — versions Android kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0605?
CVE-2021-0605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2021-06-22.
How severe is CVE-2021-0605?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.