CVE-2021-0996

Name: CVE-2021-0996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-15T19:15:13.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In nfaHciCallback of HciEventManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure over NFC with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In nfaHciCallback of HciEventManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure over NFC with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-181346545

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0996?

How severe is CVE-2021-0996?

CVE-2021-0996 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0996?

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Source: NVD / NIST