VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-0317
In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.20%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.20%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.20% probability · 10th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-863
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.