CVE-2021-0535
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A memory corruption vulnerability was identified in Android 11's wpasctrlmsgqueuetimeout function within ctrlifaceunix.c. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-0535 (Android ID: A-168314741), was disclosed in June 2021. This security flaw affects Android 11 systems and could potentially lead to local privilege escalation (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the wpasctrlmsgqueuetimeout function of ctrlifaceunix.c, where a use-after-free condition can occur, potentially leading to memory corruption. The technical nature of this vulnerability is particularly concerning as it doesn't require user interaction for exploitation (CVE Mitre).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain system execution privileges. This poses a significant security risk as it could enable unauthorized elevation of privileges on affected Android 11 devices (Debian Tracker).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for June 2021. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).

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