CVE-2021-0956
Published: 15 December 2021
Summary
CVE-2021-0956 is a critical-severity Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability in Google Android. Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 21.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2021-3575
Vulnerability details
In NfcTag::discoverTechnologies (activation) of NfcTag.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additionalSystem execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product:…
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AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-189942532
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Out-of-bounds writes that corrupt control flow or inject shellcode are rendered non-executable by the same memory protections.