CVE-2021-0492 Memory corruption in Android
A missing bounds check in the Android memory management driver allows local attackers to achieve privilege escalation via an out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0492?
CVE-2021-0492 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In memory management driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-183459078
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0492?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0492?
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-2021-0492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as ASB-A-183459078, GHSA-qg5v-4jvf-974x.