Vulnerability · Published Feb 10, 2021 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2021-0339
High 7.8
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 0.8% (higher than 56% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 44.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
In loadAnimation of WindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to keep displaying a malicious app while a target app is brought to the foreground. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145728687
Affected products (as reported)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-02-01 x_refsource_MISC