CVE-2021-0515: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2021
·
Updated

In Factory::CreateStrictFunctionMap of factory.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Google Android
android/platform/external/chromium-libpac>=8.1:0<8.1:2021-07-05
8.1:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/v8>=8.1:0<8.1:2021-07-05
8.1:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/chromium-libpac>=9:0<9:2021-07-05
9:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/v8>=9:0<9:2021-07-05
9:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/chromium-libpac>=10:0<10:2021-07-05
10:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/v8>=10:0<10:2021-07-05
10:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/chromium-libpac>=11:0<11:2021-07-05
11:2021-07-05
android/platform/external/v8>=11:0<11:2021-07-05
11:2021-07-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/chromium-libpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1:2021-07-05
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1:2021-07-05
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/chromium-libpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2021-07-05
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9:2021-07-05
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/chromium-libpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2021-07-05
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10:2021-07-05
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/chromium-libpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2021-07-05
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/external/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11:2021-07-05

Event History

Jul 1, 2021
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 7, 2021
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Event
02:15 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0515?

CVE-2021-0515 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-0515?

To fix CVE-2021-0515, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0515?

CVE-2021-0515 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-0515?

CVE-2021-0515 is categorized as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0515?

No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0515.

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