CVE-2021-39640 Race condition in Android

What is CVE-2021-39640?

CVE-2021-39640 is a high-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 __dwc3_gadget_ep0_queue of ep0.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-157294279References: N/A

Weakness: CWE-667

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39640?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-39640 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39640 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-157294279, GHSA-rq86-qqhj-2fcx, PUB-A-157294279.