CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25491: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Oct 06 2021(Updated: )

A vulnerability in mfc driver prior to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 allows memory corruption via NULL-pointer dereference.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Android=9.0
Google Android=10.0
Google Android=11.0
Samsung Exynos

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25491?

    The severity of CVE-2021-25491 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.4.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25491?

    CVE-2021-25491 affects Google Android versions 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

  • How does CVE-2021-25491 exploit the vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-25491 exploits the vulnerability by causing memory corruption through a NULL-pointer dereference.

  • Is Samsung Exynos affected by CVE-2021-25491?

    No, Samsung Exynos is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-25491.

  • How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2021-25491?

    To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2021-25491, update your Google Android device to SMR Oct-2021 Release 1 or a later version.

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