Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0446

 

Security restrictions bypass in Google Android - CVE-2021-0446

Published: April 6, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51914
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-2021-0446
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 a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within the System component. A local user can run a specially crafted code to bypass implemented security restrictions.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-0446

Install updates from vendor's website.

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