CVE-2021-39735

Name: CVE-2021-39735
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-16T15:15:12.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39735 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In gasket_alloc_coherent_memory of gasket_page_table.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In gasket_alloc_coherent_memory of gasket_page_table.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-151455484References: N/A

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39735?

How severe is CVE-2021-39735?

CVE-2021-39735 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39735?

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