CVE-2021-39804 json
In reinit of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible crash due to a missing null check.
published 2022-04-12 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-26161
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 37%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In reinit of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible crash due to a missing null check. This could lead to remote persistent denial of service in the file picker with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215002587
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- n/a Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference
References
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source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2022-04-01
patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-39804
- NVD CVE-2021-39804
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