CVE-2021-0958 Information disclosure in Android
A logic error in Android's km_compat.cpp allows local attackers to leak sensitive data and cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0958?
CVE-2021-0958 is a medium-severity 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 update of km_compat.cpp, there is a possible loss of potentially sensitive data due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-200041882
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0958?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0958?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0958 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-200041882, ASB-A-200041882, GHSA-56pm-22qm-mvhr.