#VU65103 Out-of-bounds write in Pixel - CVE-2021-39731
Published: July 11, 2022 / Updated: July 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65103
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39731
CWE-ID: CWE-787
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 incorrect bounds check in ProtocolStkProactiveCommandAdapter::Init() function of protocolstkadapter.cpp. A local application with system privileges can trigger out-of-bounds write and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.