VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-0938

In memzero_explicit of compiler-clang.h, there is a possible bypass of defense in depth due to uninitialized data.

MEDIUM 5.5EPSS 0.15%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.15%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

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 3.1: 5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.15% probability · 5th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected: google/android
Source: security@android.com

References

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

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