PT-2021-13241 · Google · Android

Published 2021-07-01 · Updated 2021-07-15 · CVE-2021-0600

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Android versions 8.1 through 11

Description: The issue is related to improper input validation in the DeviceAdminAdd.java file, which could allow an attacker to deceive a user into activating a device admin app. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions 8.1 through 11, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue, as specified in the Android security bulletin.

Fix

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

ASB-A-179042963

CVE-2021-0600

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/ASB-A-179042963 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-0600 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-07-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0600 · Security Note
• https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/4493d84ab2cbd8c36674fcc4009081850b04a63c · Note