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CVE-2021-0626:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-0626 is a security vulnerability discovered in the ged component affecting MediaTek smartphone chipsets. The vulnerability was disclosed in August 2021 and affects Android versions 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0 running on specific MediaTek chipsets including MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, and MT6785 (MediaTek Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) due to a missing bounds check in the ged component. It has been assigned a Medium severity rating. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege on affected devices. The attack requires System execution privileges, and no user interaction is needed for exploitation (MediaTek Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
MediaTek has notified device OEMs of this issue and provided corresponding security patches at least a month before the public disclosure in August 2021. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches (MediaTek Bulletin).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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