What is CVE-2021-0612?

CVE-2021-0612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-27.

How severe is CVE-2021-0612?

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

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2021-0612

In m4u, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05403499; Issue…

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.001 (1.6th 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 10.0, 11.0
Mediatek Mt6580
Mediatek Mt6582_90
Mediatek Mt6582e
Mediatek Mt6582h
Mediatek Mt6582t
Mediatek Mt6582w
Mediatek Mt6589
Mediatek Mt6589td
Mediatek Mt6592_90

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0612?: CVE-2021-0612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-09-27.
How severe is CVE-2021-0612?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.