CVE-2021-0478

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via StatusBarIconView Exception Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2021-0478. PoCs published by Satheesh575555.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains functional exploit code for CVE-2021-0478, targeting Android's autofill framework. The test cases demonstrate the vulnerability by manipulating autofill service interactions, including focus handling and service responses.

Description

In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-169255797

Exploits (2)

gitlab WORKING POC
by Satheesh575555 · poc
https://gitlab.com/Satheesh575555/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-0478

This repository contains functional exploit code for CVE-2021-0478, targeting Android's autofill framework. The test cases demonstrate the vulnerability by manipulating autofill service interactions, including focus handling and service responses.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Autofill Framework (AOSP 10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Android device with vulnerable autofill framework · Ability to install and run test cases
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 23, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Satheesh575555 · poc
https://github.com/Satheesh575555/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-0478

This repository contains functional exploit code for CVE-2021-0478, targeting Android's autofill framework. The PoC includes test cases that manipulate autofill behavior, demonstrating the vulnerability through performance tests and service interactions.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android frameworks/base (AOSP10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to an Android device with vulnerable autofill framework
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0025
EPSS Percentile 16.4%
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-755
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Jun 21, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026