CVE-2021-1027

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via SurfaceFlinger setTransactionState Improper Casting

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In setTransactionState of SurfaceFlinger, there is possible arbitrary code execution in a privileged process due to improper casting. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-193033243

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0011
EPSS Percentile 1.7%
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-704
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 12.0
Published Dec 15, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026