Vulnerability · Published Aug 17, 2021 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2021-0591
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 0.4% (higher than 34% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 65.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to invoke privileged broadcast receivers due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-179386960
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-08-01 x_refsource_MISC