CVE-2021-0430 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution via a malicious NFC packet with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-178725766

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162380/Android-NFC-Stack-Out-Of-Bounds-WritThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162380/Android-NFC-Stack-Out-Of-Bounds-WritThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0430?

CVE-2021-0430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In rw_mfc_handle_read_op of rw_mfc.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution via a malicious NFC packet with no additional exe...

How severe is CVE-2021-0430?

CVE-2021-0430 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0430?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.