PT-2021-13117 · Google · Android

Published 2021-07-01 · Updated 2021-07-15 · CVE-2021-0441

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 Android-11

Description: The issue is related to a possible permission bypass due to confusing UI in the onCreate of PermissionActivity.java. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed, requiring user interaction for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android version Android-11, consider restricting access to sensitive features until a fix is available, and ensure that users are cautious when interacting with permission requests to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-174495520

CVE-2021-0441

Affected Products

Android

References · 6

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-07-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0441 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-174495520 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0441 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/800a66dc43292ab6acef3ec4e0cdca5d6bea532e · Note
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/fa329dfa35d4d555eb7f67b5747308d0d5936943 · Note