Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0427

 

Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0427

Published: April 5, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51900
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0427
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists in Statsd in Android Framework component due to incorrect privilege management. An attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to otherwise restricted functionality.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-0427

Install updates from vendor's website.

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