CVE-2021-0467 Memory corruption in Android

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in Chromecast bootROM allows local privilege escalation in the bootloader via physical USB access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0467?

CVE-2021-0467 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Chromecast bootROM, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the bootloader, with physical USB access, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-174490700

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0467?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0467?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-0467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-174490700, ASB-A-174490700, GHSA-mv9f-rw8q-hv5f.

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