CVE-2021-0481

HIGH

Android <11 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onActivityResult of EditUserPhotoController.java, there is a possible access of unauthorized files due to an unexpected URI handler. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-172939189

Exploits (1)

nomisec WRITEUP
by ShaikUsaf · poc
https://github.com/ShaikUsaf/packages_apps_settings_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-0481

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 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 18.2%
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-20
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Jun 11, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026