How severe is CVE-2021-39642?

CVE-2021-39642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-39642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39642?

CVE-2021-39642 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39642?

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

When was CVE-2021-39642 published?

CVE-2021-39642 was published on 2021-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39642

CVE-2021-39642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2021-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In synchronous_process_io_entries of lwis_ioctl.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-195731663References: N/A

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39642?: In synchronous_process_io_entries of lwis_ioctl.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-195731663References: N/A
How severe is CVE-2021-39642?: CVE-2021-39642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-39642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39642?: CVE-2021-39642 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39642 published?: CVE-2021-39642 was published on 2021-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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