CVE-2021-25488: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Oct 6, 2021
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Updated

Lack of boundary checking of a buffer in recvdata() of modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows OOB read.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=8.1
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Samsung Exynos

Event History

Oct 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25488?

The severity of CVE-2021-25488 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25488?

CVE-2021-25488 affects Google Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-25488?

CVE-2021-25488 is a vulnerability that allows out-of-bounds read due to lack of boundary checking in the recv_data() function of the modem interface driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1.

4

Is Samsung Exynos vulnerable to CVE-2021-25488?

No, Samsung Exynos is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-25488.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-25488?

To fix CVE-2021-25488, it is recommended to apply the SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 security update provided by Google for affected Android versions.

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