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CVE-2021-39804

6.5 · MEDIUM

In reinit of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible crash due to a missing null check.

Published Apr 12, 2022CWE-476EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2021-39804 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In reinit of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible crash due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote persistent denial of service in the file picker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215002587

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39804?

CVE-2021-39804 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-39804?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-39804?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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