Vulnerability · Published Jan 11, 2021 · Assigned by google_android

CVE-2021-0315

High 7.3

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Android. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 22% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.

Severity (CVSS NVD)7.3High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 77.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack tooling1Public PoC

Official description

In onCreate of GrantCredentialsPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to convince the user to grant an app access to an account due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0; Android ID: A-169763814.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Android	Android-8.1Android-9Android-10Android-11Android-8.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01 x_refsource_CONFIRM