CVE-2021-30355 — HIGH (8.6)

Q: What is CVE-2021-30355?

CVE-2021-30355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-30355?

CVE-2021-30355 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-30355?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Kindle Firmware, Amazon Kindle.

Vulnerability Description

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amazon	Kindle Firmware	<= 5.13.4
Amazon	Kindle	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/i-can-take-over-your-kindle/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/i-can-take-over-your-kindle/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-30355?

CVE-2021-30355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.

How severe is CVE-2021-30355?

CVE-2021-30355 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-30355?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Kindle Firmware, Amazon Kindle.