CVE-2021-0951 Integer overflow in Android
An integer overflow in Android's DevmemIntHeapAcquire allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges without user interaction.
- 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-2021-0951?
CVE-2021-0951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In DevmemIntHeapAcquire of TBD, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to an integer overflow. 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-242345085
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0951?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0951?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0951 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-242345085, ASB-A-242345085, GHSA-fp3c-2p8p-627m.