PT-2021-13156 · Google · Android

Published 2021-06-01 · Updated 2021-06-22 · CVE-2021-0506

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-8.1 through Android-11

Description: The issue is related to a possible bypass of user interaction in intent resolution due to a tapjacking/overlay attack in ActivityPicker.java. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions Android-8.1 through Android-11, consider restricting the use of the ActivityPicker.java component to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. 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-181962311

CVE-2021-0506

Affected Products

Android

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0506 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0506 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-181962311 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/16701 · Telegram Post
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/ceb2e28da4f29954fbf6b6c2f10678458ef4a288 · Note