CVE-2021-0930 Memory corruption in Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via NFC due to an out-of-bounds write in the Android NFC HAL, requiring no user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-0930?

CVE-2021-0930 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 phNxpNciHal_process_ext_rsp of phNxpNciHal_ext.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution over NFC with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-181660091

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0930?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0930?

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-2021-0930 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0930 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as A-181660091, ASB-A-181660091, GHSA-hccp-47wx-qw2w.

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