PT-2021-12998 · Google · Android

Published 2021-01-01 · Updated 2021-01-13 · CVE-2021-0315

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.3

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Android versions 8.0 through 11

Description: The issue concerns a tapjacking/overlay attack in the GrantCredentialsPermissionActivity.java file. This could allow an app to gain access to an account, potentially leading to local escalation of privilege. User interaction is required for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions 8.0 through 11, consider restricting access to sensitive account information until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, users should be cautious when granting app permissions to avoid potential exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Clickjacking

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-169763814

CVE-2021-0315

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0315 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0315 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-169763814 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/828fe0b915f30e22fec03dc1ed2e66220ceebd3e · Note