CVE-2021-0558 Memory corruption in Android
A heap buffer overflow in the Android MP3 decoder allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information via crafted media files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0558?
CVE-2021-0558 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 22 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In fillMainDataBuf of pvmp3_framedecoder.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-173473906
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0558?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0558?
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-2021-0558 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0558 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-173473906, GHSA-3rwx-rphm-m3g7, PUB-A-173473906.