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CVE-2021-0605 (GCVE-0-2021-0605)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-06-22 11:13 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:47
VLAI
Summary
In pfkey_dump of af_key.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-110373476
CWE
  • Information disclosure
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Android Affected: Android kernel
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