What is the severity of CVE-2021-0904?

CVE-2021-0904 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0904?

To fix CVE-2021-0904, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Google for the affected Android versions.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0904?

CVE-2021-0904 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0904?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0904.

What could be the consequences of CVE-2021-0904?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-0904 may lead to a local privilege escalation, allowing malicious actors to gain system execution privileges.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-0904

high

7.2

CWE

732

6/12/2021

15/12/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-0904

First published: Mon Dec 06 2021(Updated: )

In SRAMROM, there is a possible permission bypass due to an insecure permission setting. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06076938; Issue ID: ALPS06076938.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=8.1
Android	=9.0
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
MediaTek MT6771
MediaTek MT8183
MediaTek MT8385 Firmware
MediaTek MT8788 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0904?
CVE-2021-0904 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0904?
To fix CVE-2021-0904, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Google for the affected Android versions.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0904?
CVE-2021-0904 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0904?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0904.
What could be the consequences of CVE-2021-0904?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-0904 may lead to a local privilege escalation, allowing malicious actors to gain system execution privileges.

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