CVE-2021-0478
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CVE-2021-0478 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-169255797
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 | |
| Android | 10.0 | |
| Android | 11.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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