CVE-2021-0655 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

In mdlactl driver, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05673424; Issue ID: ALPS05673424.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Mediatek	Mt6873	-
Mediatek	Mt6875	-
Mediatek	Mt6883	-
Mediatek	Mt6885	-
Mediatek	Mt6889	-
Mediatek	Mt6891	-
Mediatek	Mt6893	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2021Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2021Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0655?

CVE-2021-0655 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). In mdlactl driver, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is...

How severe is CVE-2021-0655?

CVE-2021-0655 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0655?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Mediatek Mt6873, Mediatek Mt6875, Mediatek Mt6883, Mediatek Mt6885.