VDB-202113 · CVE-2021-39806 · A-215387420

Google Android 12.0 label_backends_android.c closef double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 12.0. Affected is the function closef of the file label_backends_android.c. Performing a manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-39806. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 12.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function closef of the file label_backends_android.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In closef of label_backends_android.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege during startup of servicemanager, if an attacker can trigger an initialization failure, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215387420

The weakness was presented 06/15/2022 as A-215387420. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-39806 since 08/23/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

12.0

License

free

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2021 🔍
06/15/2022 +296 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-215387420
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-39806 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39806
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202113
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2022 19:34
Changes: 06/15/2022 19:34 (42)
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