CVE-2021-0472

HIGH

Android - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In shouldLockKeyguard of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible way to exit App Pinning without a PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-176801033

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by nanopathi · poc
https://github.com/nanopathi/framework_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-0472

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 1.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (3)
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Jun 11, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026