AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2021-39793
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2022-03-16 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
In kbase_jd_user_buf_pin_pages of mali_kbase_mem.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-210470189References: N/A
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Google · Pixel
- Added to catalog
- 2022-04-11
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-05-02
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01
Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01
Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-39793
Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource