CVE-2021-39793: Google Pixel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
High · CVSS 7.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 0.69%, 52th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: google_android
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Google Pixel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
In kbase_jd_user_buf_pin_pages of mali_kbase_mem.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-210470189References: N/A
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Android
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)