CVE-2021-22492: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 05 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (Broadcom Bluetooth chipsets) software. The Bluetooth UART driver has a buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-18731 (January 2021).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 | |
| Android | =9.0 | |
| Android | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22492?
CVE-2021-22492 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution via the Bluetooth UART driver.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22492?
To fix CVE-2021-22492, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest security patch released by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2021-22492?
CVE-2021-22492 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) that utilize Broadcom Bluetooth chipsets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22492?
CVE-2021-22492 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Bluetooth UART driver affecting certain Samsung devices.
When was CVE-2021-22492 disclosed?
CVE-2021-22492 was disclosed in January 2021 as part of Samsung's security updates.
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