CVE-2021-1016

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Tapjacking Overlay Attack

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onCreate of UsbPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to grant an app access to USB without informed user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-183610267

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.6%
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-1021
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 12.0
Published Dec 15, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026