CVE-2021-0551 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In bind of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible way to lock up the system UI using a malicious media file due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-180518039

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0551?

CVE-2021-0551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In bind of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible way to lock up the system UI using a malicious media file due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no a...

How severe is CVE-2021-0551?

CVE-2021-0551 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0551?

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