PT-2021-13247 · Google · Android

Published 2021-06-22 · Updated 2021-06-25 · CVE-2021-0608

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Android versions prior to the fixed version

Description: The issue is related to a confused deputy in the handleAppLaunch function of AppLaunchActivity.java, which could allow for arbitrary activity launch. This might lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges. User interaction is not necessary for exploitation.

Recommendations: For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to sensitive activities to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, review and limit the use of the handleAppLaunch function in AppLaunchActivity.java until a patch is available.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-610

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-0608

Affected Products

Android

References · 2

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0608 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01 · Vendor Advisory