CVE-2021-0317

HIGH

Android 8.0-11 - Local Privilege Escalation via Permission Logic Error

Title source: llm

Description

In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

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

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0020

EPSS Percentile 10.0%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-863

Status published

Products (5)

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

google/android 10.0

google/android 11.0

Published Jan 11, 2021

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026