Vulnerability · Published Jun 21, 2021 · Assigned by google_android

CVE-2021-0506

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 19% 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 80.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Public PoC

Official description

In ActivityPicker.java, there is a possible bypass of user interaction in intent resolution 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: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-181962311

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
n/a Android Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9

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