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CVE-2021-0462

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2021-0462 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the NXP NFC firmware, there is a possible insecure firmware update due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the NXP NFC firmware, there is a possible insecure firmware update due to a logic error. 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-168799695

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.14%

3.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroidAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0462?
In the NXP NFC firmware, there is a possible insecure firmware update due to a logic error. 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-168799695
How severe is CVE-2021-0462?
CVE-2021-0462 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0462?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST