CVE-2021-0468 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2021-0468?

CVE-2021-0468 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 LK, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker who has physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-180427272

Weakness: CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0468?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-180427272, ASB-A-180427272, GHSA-5cvj-ww2q-jxc6, M-ALPS05518125.