What is the severity of CVE-2021-39623?

CVE-2021-39623 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39623?

To fix CVE-2021-39623, ensure that your device is updated to the latest version of the Android operating system.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39623?

CVE-2021-39623 affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39623?

CVE-2021-39623 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that can lead to potential privilege escalation.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39623?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-39623.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39623

critical

CWE

787

4/1/2022

14/1/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-39623

First published: Tue Jan 04 2022(Updated: )

In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=9.0
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0
Android	=12.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2021-39623?
CVE-2021-39623 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39623?
To fix CVE-2021-39623, ensure that your device is updated to the latest version of the Android operating system.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-39623?
CVE-2021-39623 affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39623?
CVE-2021-39623 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that can lead to potential privilege escalation.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39623?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-39623.

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