Is CVE-2021-0869 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-0869 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-0869 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-0869 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-0869?

CVE-2021-0869 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-0869

CWE-787Published: September 21, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In GetTimeStampAndPkt of DumpstateDevice.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-179620905 References: N/A

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-0869 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.