CWE
787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-0945

First published: Mon Jun 05 2023(Updated: )

In _PMRCreate of the PowerVR kernel driver, a missing bounds check means it is possible to overwrite heap memory via PhysmemNewRamBackedPMR. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android
Google Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-0945?

    CVE-2021-0945 is a vulnerability in the PowerVR kernel driver that allows for the possibility of overwriting heap memory via PhysmemNewRamBackedPMR.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-0945?

    CVE-2021-0945 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0945?

    No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-0945.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-0945?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-0945 is Google Android.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-0945?

    To fix CVE-2021-0945, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by Google for the affected Android devices.

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