Use After Free in Google Android
CVE-2021-34403
NVIDIA Linux distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap ioctl, which allows any user with a local account to exploit a use-after-free condition, leading to code privilege escalation, loss of confidentiality and integrity, or denial of…
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.003 (21.8th 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
- Nvidia Shield_experience
- Nvidia Shield Tv — versions All versions prior to SE 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-34403?
- CVE-2021-34403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-01-18.
- How severe is CVE-2021-34403?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.