Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0439

 

Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0439

Published: April 5, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51902
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-2021-0439
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 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-2021-0439

Install updates from vendor's website.

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