PT-2021-2500 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2021-03-01 · Updated 2021-03-12 · CVE-2021-0453

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 vulnerable module may help minimize the risk of exploitation. 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:2021-01876

CVE-2021-0453

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0453 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-01876 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/24722 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/11216 · Telegram Post