CVE-2021-0394: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2021

Updated

In androidosParcelreadString8 of androidosParcel.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-172655291

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android

Event History

Mar 1, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Mar 10, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:38 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0394?

CVE-2021-0394 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2021-0394?

CVE-2021-0394 affects various versions of Android, including 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

How does CVE-2021-0394 impact device security?

CVE-2021-0394 can lead to local information disclosure due to a possible out of bounds read.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0394?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0394.

What is required to fix CVE-2021-0394?

To fix CVE-2021-0394, users need to update their Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.