Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0443

 

Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0443

Published: April 5, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51905
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0443
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Google Android

How to mitigate CVE-2021-0443

Install updates from vendor's website.

Google Android - addressed in versions 8.1 2021-04-01, 9.0 2021-04-01, 10 2021-04-01, 11 2021-04-01

External References

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