CVE-2021-0939 (GCVE-0-2021-0939)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-25 13:20 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In set_default_passthru_cfg of passthru.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-186026549References: N/A
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
CWE
- Information disclosure
Assigner
References
1 reference
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|---|---|
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