CVE-2021-0482

HIGH

Android 11 - Use-After-Free in MediaCodec BinderDiedCallback

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In BinderDiedCallback of MediaCodec.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-173791720

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 3.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 11.0
Published Jun 11, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026