CVE-2021-0461
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CVE-2021-0461 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In iaxxx_core_sensor_change_state of iaxxx-module.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In iaxxx_core_sensor_change_state of iaxxx-module.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-175124074
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
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