CVE-2021-0317 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's permission handling allows local attackers to escalate privileges without additional execution rights, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0317?
CVE-2021-0317 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jan 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0317?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0317?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0317 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0317 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-168319670, ASB-A-168319670, GHSA-j7m5-9hhg-47p4.