CVE-2021-0596 Information disclosure in Android

What is CVE-2021-0596?

CVE-2021-0596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In phNciNfc_RecvMfResp of phNxpExtns_MifareStd.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure over NFC 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-181346550

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0596?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0596?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0596 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0596 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-181346550, ASB-A-181346550, GHSA-7r8x-5wjq-7cfv.