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CVE-2021-0435 is a vulnerability discovered in the Android operating system affecting the avrc_proc_vendor_command function of avrc_api.cc. The vulnerability was identified in multiple Android versions including Android-11, Android-8.1, Android-9, and Android-10. This security flaw involves a possible leak of heap data due to uninitialized data, which could potentially lead to remote information disclosure (Android Security Bulletin).
The vulnerability exists in the avrc_proc_vendor_command function within the avrc_api.cc file. The issue stems from uninitialized heap data that could potentially be exposed. The vulnerability requires no additional execution privileges for exploitation, and user interaction is not needed for exploitation (NVD).
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for remote information disclosure. An attacker could potentially access sensitive heap data that was not properly initialized, leading to information leakage (NVD).
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it particularly concerning from a security perspective (NVD).
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin dated April 1, 2021. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).
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