Vulnerability identifier: #VU61999

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39800

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in ION handle in Linux kernel. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01#details-05
http://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/504e1d6ee65d5
http://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/a8200613c8c9f
http://android.googlesource.com/kernel/common/+/c47385c73fced

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?