CVE-2021-0889

Name: CVE-2021-0889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-15T19:15:10.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0889 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Android TV , there is a possible silent pairing due to lack of rate limiting in the pairing flow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Android TV , there is a possible silent pairing due to lack of rate limiting in the pairing flow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-180745296

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0889?

How severe is CVE-2021-0889?

CVE-2021-0889 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0889?

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