CVE-2021-0693

Name: CVE-2021-0693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-06T15:15:15.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0693 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In openFile of HeapDumpProvider.java, there is a possible way to retrieve generated heap dumps from debuggable apps due to an unprotected provider. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In openFile of HeapDumpProvider.java, there is a possible way to retrieve generated heap dumps from debuggable apps due to an unprotected provider. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-184046948

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0693?

How severe is CVE-2021-0693?

CVE-2021-0693 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0693?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST