VDB-184023 · CVE-2021-0687 · A-188913943

Google Android 8.1/9.0/10.0/11.0 Layout.java ellipsize denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 8.1/9.0/10.0/11.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ellipsize of the file Layout.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-0687. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 8.1/9.0/10.0/11.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function ellipsize of the file Layout.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 10/07/2021 as A-188913943. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-0687 since 11/06/2020. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2020 🔍
10/07/2021 +334 days 🔍
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10/10/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-188913943
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-0687 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-0687
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184023
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/07/2021 15:24
Updated: 10/10/2021 13:56
Changes: 10/07/2021 15:24 (42), 10/10/2021 13:50 (1), 10/10/2021 13:56 (18)
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