CVE-2021-0431 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in Android's AVRCP API allows remote attackers to read out-of-bounds memory, leading to information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0431?
CVE-2021-0431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In avrc_msg_cback of avrc_api.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure to a paired device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-174149901
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0431?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-174149901, ASB-A-174149901, GHSA-435h-mm7m-4r6w.