CVE-2021-0959
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error...
CVE-2021-0959 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published January 1, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.15%, the 3rd percentile. Fixed in platform/art 12:2022-01-05.
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
- Record
CVE-2021-0959- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
- Record
CVE-2021-0959- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-3578 No score
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
- Record
EUVD-2021-3578- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hmcx-64xh-rm3g
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error...
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
- Record
GHSA-hmcx-64xh-rm3g- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-269
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-200284993 No score
In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-200284993- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/artAndroid |
12:0 up to 12:2022-01-05, plus listed versions 12 |
12:2022-01-05 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |