CVE-2021-0316

In avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check

published January 11, 2021

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing bounds check in Bluetooth command processing could allow for a sneaky out-of-bounds write! This could lead to remote code execution with absolutely no user interaction needed. πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where a cook can access areas that are normally off-limits, like the pantry, because nobody bothered to check the kitchen doors properly. With no one watching, the cook can grab anything they want! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device without needing any user input. Imagine the chaos if someone could take control of your device just by being nearby with Bluetooth enabled! 😱

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where a cook can access areas that are normally off-limits, like the pantry, because nobody bothered to check the kitchen doors properly. With no one watching, the cook can grab anything they want! In the avrc_pars_vendor_cmd function within avrc_pars_tg.cc, a possible out-of-bounds write occurs due to a missing bounds check, enabling remote code execution over Bluetooth. This issue affects multiple Android versions from 8.0 to 11.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device without needing any user input. Imagine the chaos if someone could take control of your device just by being nearby with Bluetooth enabled! 😱 To mitigate this risk, ensure your Android devices are updated to the latest security patches as the specific CVE has yet to be publicly patched. Regularly check for updates to keep your devices protected. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those devices updated to thwart any potential attacks! πŸš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03190 Β· 88.0th percentile
Published
2021-01-11T21:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JAN 21:47Z
    In avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check
    cvelistv5