CVE-2021-0459 Information disclosure in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android kernel allows local attackers with system privileges to read out-of-bounds memory, leading to information disclosure.
- 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-2021-0459?
CVE-2021-0459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In fts_driver_test_write of fts_proc.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-157154534
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0459?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0459?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-0459 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-0459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f5v-f3rg-6qfx.