CVE-2021-0882 Integer overflow in Android
A missing size check in the PowerVR kernel driver allows local attackers to escalate privileges via an integer overflow leading to out-of-bounds heap access.
- 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-2021-0882?
CVE-2021-0882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In PVRSRVBridgeRGXKickSync of the PowerVR kernel driver, a missing size check means there is a possible integer overflow that could allow out-of-bounds heap access. 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-270395803
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0882?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0882?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-270395803, ASB-A-270395803, GHSA-rw49-9354-w73x.