Vulnerability · Published Jan 11, 2021 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2021-0318
High 7.8
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 0.3% (higher than 19% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 81.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
In appendEventsToCacheLocked of SensorEventConnection.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use-after-free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-9, Android-8.1, Android-10, Android-11; Android ID: A-168211968.
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01 x_refsource_CONFIRM