CVE-2021-1022

Name: CVE-2021-1022
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-15T19:15:14.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1022 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In btif_in_hf_client_generic_evt of btif_hf_client.cc, there is a possible Bluetooth service crash due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In btif_in_hf_client_generic_evt of btif_hf_client.cc, there is a possible Bluetooth service crash due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-180420059

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1022?

How severe is CVE-2021-1022?

CVE-2021-1022 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1022?

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