CVE-2021-0928 Deserialization in Android

What is CVE-2021-0928?

CVE-2021-0928 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization 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 createFromParcel of OutputConfiguration.java, there is a possible parcel serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9Android ID: A-188675581

Weakness: CWE-755, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0928?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2021-0928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-188675581, ASB-A-188675581, GHSA-g983-v573-g7jm.