How severe is CVE-2021-0551?

CVE-2021-0551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0551?

CVE-2021-0551 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0551?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-0551 published?

CVE-2021-0551 was published on 2021-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0551

CVE-2021-0551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2021-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In bind of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible way to lock up the system UI using a malicious media file due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-180518039

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0551?: In bind of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible way to lock up the system UI using a malicious media file due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-180518039
How severe is CVE-2021-0551?: CVE-2021-0551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0551?: CVE-2021-0551 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0551 published?: CVE-2021-0551 was published on 2021-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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