CVE-2021-0938 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In memzero_explicit of compiler-clang.h, there is a possible bypass of defense in depth due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-171418586References: Upstream kernel

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-908

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-10-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-10-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0938?

CVE-2021-0938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In memzero_explicit of compiler-clang.h, there is a possible bypass of defense in depth due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileg...

How severe is CVE-2021-0938?

CVE-2021-0938 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-0938?

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