Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2021-39659

 

Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2021-39659

Published: April 4, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74434
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39659
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A local application can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Affected software

Google Android

How to mitigate CVE-2021-39659

Install security update from vendor's website.

Google Android - addressed in versions 10 2022-01-01, 11 2022-01-01, 12 2022-01-01

External References

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