CVE-2021-0951 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-242345085, ASB-A-242345085, GHSA-fp3c-2p8p-627m.

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