CVE-2021-39793
Google Pixel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Published Mar 16, 2022 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · google android
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
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Mar 16, 2022 · Catalog
Detected
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
Apr 11, 2022 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
May 2, 2022 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
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
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date May 2, 2022
Affected
- cpe google/androidversion unspecified
- vendor Google Pixelversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVCVE-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.gov - CVE.orgCVE-2021-39793
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2021-39793
30-day exploitation probability 0.7%
first.org - NIST NVDCVE-2021-39793
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:
nvd.nist.gov