VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-0535

In wpas_ctrl_msg_queue_timeout of ctrl_iface_unix.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free.

MEDIUM 6.7EPSS 0.11%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.11%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

In wpas_ctrl_msg_queue_timeout of ctrl_iface_unix.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-168314741

CVSS 3.1: 6.7 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.11% probability · 2th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected: google/android
Source: security@android.com

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.