CVE-2021-0870

HIGH

Android 8.1 9 10 11 - Remote Code Execution via Race Condition in RW_SetActivatedTagType

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In RW_SetActivatedTagType of rw_main.cc, there is possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to remote code execution 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-192472262

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-10-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164704/Android-NFC-Type-Confusion.html

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0701
EPSS Percentile 93.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-362
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Oct 22, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026