PT-2021-13171 · Google · Android

Published 2021-06-01 · Updated 2021-06-23 · CVE-2021-0523

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-10 through Android-11

Description: The issue is related to a tapjacking/overlay attack in the WifiScanModeActivity.java file, which could enable Wi-Fi scanning without user consent. This may lead to local escalation of privilege, requiring User execution privileges. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions Android-10 through Android-11, consider restricting access to the WifiScanModeActivity 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-174047492

CVE-2021-0523

Affected Products

Android

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0523 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0523 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-174047492 · Vendor Advisory
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/05d6fa9bcb90886ac2611f86bb7d2af7078eb3ad · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/16600 · Telegram Post