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CVE-2021-0996

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  • Published2021-12-15
  • WeaknessCWE-125

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Description

In nfaHciCallback of HciEventManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure over NFC with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-181346545

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2021-12-1519:15CVE publishedNVD

Observed activity

isMalicious corpus · updated 2026-11-03 15:37 UTC
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Versions per branch

NVD
Google android
BranchAffectedFixed in
12.0= 12.0no fix published

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Distribution builds and vendor advisories

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

version not verifiedVersions not verified: read as OSV.dev and the vendors publish them, not checked against each vendor's release list.

Packages

  • platform/packages/apps/NfcAndroidfrom 12:0 · fixed in 12:2021-12-01

Full record on NVD

Fix

Advisories and patches

Detection

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none so far
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no entry
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Proof-of-concept repositories
none listed
PoC-in-GitHub
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

  • NVDCVSS 3.14.5read 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 2.02.7read 2026-10-23
  • NVDweakness (CWE)CWE-125read 2026-10-23
  • FIRST EPSSEPSS score0.2 %2026-11-03
  • OSVaffected packages—

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2021-12-15
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0996?

In nfaHciCallback of HciEventManager.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure over NFC with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-181346545

Is CVE-2021-0996 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-0996 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-11-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-0996?

CVE-2021-0996 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.5 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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