CVE-2021-0484: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 3, 2021

Updated

In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data 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-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767

Affected Software

5 affected components

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01

Event History

May 3, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jun 11, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:42 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:42 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0484?

CVE-2021-0484 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0484?

To fix CVE-2021-0484, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch released by Google.

What is the impact of CVE-2021-0484?

The impact of CVE-2021-0484 is that it allows for the possible read of uninitialized heap data, which could lead to local information disclosure.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0484?

CVE-2021-0484 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0484?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2021-0484.