# CVE-2021-0870: In RW\_SetActivatedTagType of rw\_main.cc, there is possible memory corruption due to a race condition.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-10-22 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1

## Description

In RW_SetActivatedTagType of rw_main.cc, there is possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-192472262

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-10-01
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164704/Android-NFC-Type-Confusion.html

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