CVE-2021-0354 Integer overflow in Android

Medium 6.7 Published 2 Feb 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the ged component allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.

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-2021-0354?

CVE-2021-0354 is a medium-severity 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 ged, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer 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-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11; Patch ID: ALPS05431161.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0354?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0354?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0354 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-0354 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0354 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hcxp-2cc6-6jhj.