How severe is CVE-2021-0919?

CVE-2021-0919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0919?

CVE-2021-0919 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0919?

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

When was CVE-2021-0919 published?

CVE-2021-0919 was published on 2021-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0919

CVE-2021-0919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2021-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In getService of IServiceManager.cpp, there is a possible unhandled exception due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service making the lockscreen unusable with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9Android ID: A-197336441

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0919?: In getService of IServiceManager.cpp, there is a possible unhandled exception due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service making the lockscreen unusable with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-9Android ID: A-197336441
How severe is CVE-2021-0919?: CVE-2021-0919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0919?: CVE-2021-0919 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0919?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0919 published?: CVE-2021-0919 was published on 2021-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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