Findings

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.

  1. 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

  2. Apr 11, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. May 2, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. 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

References