CVE-2021-0698

Name: CVE-2021-0698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-24T14:15:08.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0698 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In PVRSRVBridgeHeapCfgHeapDetails, there is a possible leak of kernel heap content due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PVRSRVBridgeHeapCfgHeapDetails, there is a possible leak of kernel heap content due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-236848165

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0698?

How severe is CVE-2021-0698?

CVE-2021-0698 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0698?

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