CVE-2021-0708

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2021-0708 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In runDumpHeap of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In runDumpHeap of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-183262161

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.14%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid8.1
GoogleAndroid9.0
GoogleAndroid10.0
GoogleAndroid11.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0708?
In runDumpHeap of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-183262161
How severe is CVE-2021-0708?
CVE-2021-0708 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0708?
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