Google Android ic.c ic_startRetrieveEntryValue return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android. The affected element is the function ic_startRetrieveEntryValue of the file acropora/app/identity/ic.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to return value. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2021-39643. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ic_startRetrieveEntryValue of the file acropora/app/identity/ic.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2021 as A-195573629. The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-39643 since 08/23/2021. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/23/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-195573629
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39643 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39643
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188392
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2021 08:47
Updated: 12/18/2021 16:18
Changes: 12/16/2021 08:47 (41), 12/18/2021 16:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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