Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2021-0940
In TBD of TBD, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-171315276References: N/A
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (2.1th 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-0940?
- CVE-2021-0940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2021-10-25.
- How severe is CVE-2021-0940?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.