PT-2021-2471 · Google · Titan M+1

Published 2021-03-01 · Updated 2021-03-12 · CVE-2021-0451

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to the Titan M security module in Android operating systems and is caused by initialization errors. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider restricting access to sensitive information until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the Titan M chip firmware may minimize the risk of exploitation, but this should be approached with caution due to potential system stability impacts. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Initialization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-01838

CVE-2021-0451

Affected Products

Android Kernel

Titan M

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0451 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01838 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/11217 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/24721 · Telegram Post