VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-0438
This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.13%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.13%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In several functions of InputDispatcher.cpp, WindowManagerService.java, and related files, there is a possible tapjacking attack due to an incorrect FLAG_OBSCURED value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-152064592
- 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
- 0.13% probability · 3th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-1021
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.