CVE-2021-0325 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in the Android H.264 decoder allows remote code execution via crafted media files, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0325?

CVE-2021-0325 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In ih264d_parse_pslice of ih264d_parse_pslice.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-174238784

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0325?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0325?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-0325 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0325 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as A-174238784, ASB-A-174238784, GHSA-w93q-c5fh-q4hj.

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