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CVE-2021-0426:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-0426 is a vulnerability discovered in Google Android's LogEvent.cpp component, specifically in the parsePrimaryFieldFirstUidAnnotation function. The vulnerability was disclosed and patched in the April 2021 Android Security Bulletin. This security flaw affects Google Android systems without the April 5, 2021 security patch (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow in the LogEvent.cpp component. This security issue specifically affects the parsePrimaryFieldFirstUidAnnotation function implementation (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to local escalation of privilege on affected Android devices, without requiring additional execution privileges (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google addressed this vulnerability in the Android Security Bulletin released on April 5, 2021. Users are advised to update their Android devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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