CVE-2021-0938 (GCVE-0-2021-0938)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-25 13:20 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:55
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Summary
In memzero_explicit of compiler-clang.h, there is a possible bypass of defense in depth due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-171418586References: Upstream kernel
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Information disclosure
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References
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