PT-2021-13184 · Google · Android

Published 2021-06-22 · Updated 2021-06-24 · CVE-2021-0537

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 tapjacking/overlay attack in the WiFiInstaller.java file, which could allow the installation of a malicious Hotspot 2.0 configuration. This might lead to local escalation of privilege, requiring User execution privileges. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android version Android-11, consider restricting access to the WiFiInstaller.java file to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the WiFiInstaller functionality until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Clickjacking

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-0537

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0537 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0537 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/16650 · Telegram Post