CVE-2021-0459 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Android kernel, specifically within the fts_driver_test_write function. This flaw, due to a missing bounds check, could lead to local information disclosure on affected Android devices. Rated with a CVSS score of 4.4 (Medium), exploitation requires System execution privileges and does not necessitate user interaction. The potential impact is limited to confidentiality, with no integrity or availability concerns. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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