Input validation error in Pixel - CVE-2021-25279
Published: July 4, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64896
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25279
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Pixel
Pixel
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.
The
vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied
input within the Modem subsystem in Android Pixel. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.