VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-1028

In setClientStateLocked of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.11%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.11%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In setClientStateLocked of SurfaceFlinger.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-193034683

CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.11% probability · 2th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-416, CWE-787
Affected: google/android
Source: security@android.com

References

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

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