CVE-2021-0327
In getContentProviderImpl of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to non-restored binder identities.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.26%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In getContentProviderImpl of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to non-restored binder identities. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-172935267
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.26% probability · 18th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-269
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.