CVE-2021-0675 Memory corruption in MT6570, MT6580, MT6735, MT6737, MT6739, MT6750, MT6750S, MT6753, MT6755, MT6755S, MT6757, MT6757C, MT6757CD, MT6757CH, MT6758, MT6761, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6797, MT6799, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6873, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6893, MT8163, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8176, MT8183, MT8185, MT8195, MT8321, MT8362A, MT8365, MT8385, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8797
A local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in the ALAC decoder to escalate privileges on affected MediaTek Android devices.
- 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-2021-0675?
CVE-2021-0675 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In alac decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06064258; Issue ID: ALPS06064258.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0675?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0675?
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-2021-0675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-201895896, ASB-A-201895896, GHSA-9g5m-x9xw-j23f, M-ALPS06064258.