Google Pixel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability (CVE-2021-39793)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2022-04-11 · CVE-2021-39793
Google Pixel contains a possible out-of-bounds write due to a logic error in the code that could lead to local escalation of privilege. CISA added CVE-2021-39793 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Apr 11, 2022, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- US federal agencies must remediate by May 2, 2022 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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