CVE-2021-0635 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability in Android's FLV file extraction allows attackers to execute malicious code and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0635?

CVE-2021-0635 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

When extracting the incorrectly formatted flv file, the memory is damaged, the playback interface shows that the video cannot be played, and the log is found to be crashed. This problem may lead to hacker malicious code attacks, resulting in the loss of user rights.Product: Androidversion:Android-10Android ID: A-189402477

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0635?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0635?

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-2021-0635 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0635 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-189402477, ASB-A-189402477, GHSA-rr84-xgw4-q7v3, U-1595212.

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