What is CVE-2021-0959?

CVE-2021-0959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-0959?

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

Is CVE-2021-0959 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0959

In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993

EPSS: 0.001 (4.3th 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 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-12

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cvemon

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0959?: CVE-2021-0959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-0959?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0959 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.