CVE-2021-0969 Null dereference in Android

What is CVE-2021-0969?

CVE-2021-0969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In getTitle of AccessPoint.java, there is a possible unhandled exception due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service if a proximal Wi-Fi AP provides invalid information with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-199922685

Weakness: CWE-755

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0969?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-199922685, ASB-A-199922685, GHSA-w4mm-46pm-fmvh.