ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-0920: Android Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Facts
VendorAndroid
ProductKernel
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV23 May 2022
CISA federal deadline13 Jun 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-362, CWE-416

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Android kernel contains a race condition, which allows for a use-after-free vulnerability. Exploitation can allow for privilege escalation.

SOURCES

Other Android flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.