CVE-2021-0691

MEDIUM

Android 11 - Local Privilege Escalation via SELinux Policy Misconfiguration

Title source: llm

Description

In the SELinux policy configured in system_app.te, there is a possible way for system_app to gain code execution in other processes due to an overly-permissive SELinux policy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-188554048

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7

EPSS 0.0011

EPSS Percentile 1.5%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-269

Status published

Products (1)

google/android 11.0

Published Oct 06, 2021

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026