CVE-2021-40148: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 4, 2022
·
Updated

In Modem EMM, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing data encryption. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00716585; Issue ID: ALPS05886933.

Affected Software

54 affected components
Google Android
MediaTek L9
MediaTek Lr11
MediaTek Lr12
MediaTek Lr12a
MediaTek Lr13
MediaTek Nr15
MediaTek Mt2731
MediaTek Mt2735
MediaTek Mt3967
MediaTek Mt6297
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6762d
MediaTek Mt6762m
MediaTek Mt6763
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6765t
MediaTek Mt6767
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6769t
MediaTek Mt6769z
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6783
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6785t
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6875t
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8797

Event History

Jan 4, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40148?

CVE-2021-40148 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for remote information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40148?

To remediate CVE-2021-40148, apply the patch identified by MOLY00716585 provided by your device vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-40148?

CVE-2021-40148 affects devices using certain versions of Android and MediaTek chipsets.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40148?

CVE-2021-40148 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to missing data encryption.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-40148?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2021-40148.

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