CVE-2021-0337 Information disclosure in Android
Local attackers can exploit stale metadata in FileSystemProvider to expose files and escalate privileges on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0337?
CVE-2021-0337 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0337?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0337?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0337 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0337 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-157474195, ASB-A-157474195, GHSA-899f-9gpg-r429.