CVE-2021-0329 Memory corruption in Android

What is CVE-2021-0329?

CVE-2021-0329 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In several native functions called by AdvertiseManager.java, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the Bluetooth server with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-171400004

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0329?

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-2021-0329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-171400004, ASB-A-171400004, GHSA-f5wh-3c43-vf4p.