CVE-2021-30355

Public Exploit

Description

Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory checkpoint.com
Affected: n/a Amazon Kindle e-reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/i-can-take-over-your-kindle/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30355?
CVE-2021-30355 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30355?
To fix CVE-2021-30355, 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-2021-30355 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-30355 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2021-30355?
CVE-2021-30355 affects n/a Amazon Kindle e-reader.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.