CVE-2021-0591

HIGH

Android 8.1-11 - Authenticated Privileged Broadcast Receiver Invocation via BluetoothPermissionActivity

Title source: llm

Description

In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to invoke privileged broadcast receivers due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-179386960

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-08-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3

EPSS 0.0008

EPSS Percentile 22.9%

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-610

Status published

Products (4)

google/android 8.1

google/android 9.0

google/android 10.0

google/android 11.0

Published Aug 17, 2021

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026