CVE-2021-0377
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-0377 is a vulnerability discovered in the DeltaPerformer::Write function of delta_performer.cc in Android 11. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation that could potentially allow untrusted input to be processed (Android Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an improper input validation issue (CWE-20). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and potential for high impact on integrity (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a local bypass of defense in depth protections. The impact is primarily on system integrity, with no direct effect on confidentiality or availability. No additional execution privileges are required for exploitation (NVD).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires local access to the system for exploitation. No user interaction is needed for exploitation, and only low privileges are required. There are no known reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android security bulletin for March 2021. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches (Android Bulletin).

Additional resources


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