CVE-2021-0441

HIGH

Android 11 - Local Privilege Escalation via Confusing Permission UI

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onCreate of PermissionActivity.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to Confusing UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-174495520

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-07-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 1.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 11.0
Published Jul 14, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026