Vulnerability · Published Jan 11, 2021 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2021-0313
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Android. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.7% (higher than 77% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.7%top 22.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
In isWordBreakAfter of LayoutUtils.cpp, there is a possible way to slow or crash a TextView due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-9, Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1; Android ID: A-170968514.
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01 x_refsource_CONFIRM