CVE-2021-0508

Name: CVE-2021-0508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T17:15:08.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0508 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. In various functions of DrmPlugin.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In various functions of DrmPlugin.cpp, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-176444154

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0508?

How severe is CVE-2021-0508?

CVE-2021-0508 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0508?

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Source: NVD / NIST