CVE-2021-0491
HIGHAndroid - Missing Authorization Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Memory Management Driver
Title source: llmDescription
In memory management driver, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-183461315
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0012
EPSS Percentile
2.2%
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-862
Status
published
Products (1)
google/android
Published
Jun 11, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026