Is CVE-2021-0516 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-0516 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-0516 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-0516 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-0516?

CVE-2021-0516 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-0516

CWE-125Published: June 21, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In p2p_process_prov_disc_req of p2p_pd.c, there is a possible out of bounds read and write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-181660448

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-0516 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.