CVE-2021-0966 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In code generated by BuildParcelFields of generate_cpp.cpp, there is a possible way for a crafted parcelable to reveal uninitialized memory of a target process due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure across Binder transactions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-198346478

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	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-909

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-12-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-12-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-0966?

CVE-2021-0966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In code generated by BuildParcelFields of generate_cpp.cpp, there is a possible way for a crafted parcelable to reveal uninitialized memory of a target process due to uninitialized data. This could le...

How severe is CVE-2021-0966?

CVE-2021-0966 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-2021-0966?

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