CVE-2021-0353 Memory corruption in Android
A heap buffer overflow in kisd allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-0353?
CVE-2021-0353 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In kisd, there is a possible memory corruption due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-11; Patch ID: ALPS05425247.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0353?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0353?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0353 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-0353 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0353 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfw7-38q9-9h94.