CVE-2021-39623
moderate-risk
Published 2022-01-14
In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348
Do I need to act?
~
2.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (2)
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01
48
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
10/34 · Low