CVE-2021-0673

Description

In Audio Aurisys HAL, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05977326; Issue ID: ALPS05977326.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory mediatek.com
Affected: n/a MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT8183, MT8185, MT8195, MT8321, MT8385, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8797
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References

Link Tags
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/December-2021 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0673?
CVE-2021-0673 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0673?
To fix CVE-2021-0673, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-0673 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0673 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-0673?
CVE-2021-0673 affects n/a MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT8183, MT8185, MT8195, MT8321, MT8385, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8797.
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