CVE-2021-0925
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-0925 is a security vulnerability discovered in Android 12's rwt4tsmdetectndef function of rw_t4t.cc. The vulnerability was disclosed in the November 2021 Android Security Bulletin and affects Android 12 systems. The issue stems from an incorrect bounds check in the code that could lead to an out-of-bounds read condition (Android Security Bulletin, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the rwt4tsmdetectndef function within the rw_t4t.cc file. It is characterized by an improper bounds checking mechanism that can result in an out-of-bounds read operation. The severity of this vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability can lead to remote information disclosure due to a limited change in behavior based on the out-of-bounds data. The impact is significant as it does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

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

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