CVE-2021-0361 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds read 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-2021-0361?
CVE-2021-0361 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 out of bounds read due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS05449968.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0361?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0361?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0361 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-2021-0361 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0361 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75mx-c32q-gr7g.