CVE-2021-0889: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2021

Updated

In Android TV , there is a possible silent pairing due to lack of rate limiting in the pairing flow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-180745296

Affected Software

6 affected components

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android=12.0

Google Android

Event History

Nov 1, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Dec 15, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:05 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0889?

CVE-2021-0889 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0889?

To fix CVE-2021-0889, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0889?

CVE-2021-0889 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0889?

No, exploitation of CVE-2021-0889 does not require any user interaction.

What is the primary risk associated with CVE-2021-0889?

The primary risk of CVE-2021-0889 is unauthorized remote code execution without needed privileges.