CVE-2021-0484
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a...
CVE-2021-0484 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) in Google Android, published May 1, 2021. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.13%, the 2nd percentile. Fixed in platform/frameworks/av 8.1:2021-05-01.
- Severity
- 5.5 MediumCVSS 3.1, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.13%EPSS, 2nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
8.1:2021-05-01platform/frameworks/av +3 more
Description
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767
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
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
platform/frameworks/avAndroid | 8.1:0 up to 8.1:2021-05-01, plus listed versions 8.1 | 8.1:2021-05-01 |
platform/frameworks/avAndroid | 9:0 up to 9:2021-05-01, plus listed versions 9 | 9:2021-05-01 |
platform/frameworks/avAndroid | 10:0 up to 10:2021-05-01, plus listed versions 10 | 10:2021-05-01 |
platform/frameworks/avAndroid | 11:0 up to 11:2021-05-01, plus listed versions 11 | 11:2021-05-01 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767
- Record
CVE-2021-0484- CVSS 3.1
- 5.5 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-909
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767
- Record
CVE-2021-0484- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-3103No score
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767
- Record
EUVD-2021-3103- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fq53-qq54-mggpNo score
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a...
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-173720767
- Record
GHSA-fq53-qq54-mggp- Weakness
- CWE-909
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-173720767No score
In readVector of IMediaPlayer.cpp, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- Record
ASB-A-173720767- Updated
- 2026-11-10
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.