CVE-2021-0444 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can disclose contact data via unnecessary intent return in QuickContactActivity, 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-2021-0444?

CVE-2021-0444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Apr 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 onActivityResult of QuickContactActivity.java, there is an unnecessary return of an intent. This could lead to local information disclosure of contact data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-178825358

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0444?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0444?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0444 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0444 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-178825358, ASB-A-178825358, GHSA-6373-78rq-ffjv.

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