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CVE-2021-0969:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In getTitle of AccessPoint.java, there is a possible unhandled exception due to a missing null check. This vulnerability (CVE-2021-0969) affects Android versions 10 and 11. The vulnerability was disclosed in the December 2021 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The weakness is categorized as CWE-755 (Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions). The vulnerability exists in the getTitle function of AccessPoint.java where a missing null check could lead to an unhandled exception (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to remote denial of service if a proximal Wi-Fi AP provides invalid information. The impact is limited to availability with no compromise to confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for December 2021. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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