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CVE-2021-25503

Status: ModifiedMedium (6.7)—

Improper input validation vulnerability in HDCP prior to SMR Nov-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Google — Android

CWEs

References

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