CVE-2021-0487 Security feature bypass in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass user consent to export calendar data via tapjacking, leading to local privilege escalation and data exposure 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-2021-0487?

CVE-2021-0487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 11 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In onCreate of CalendarDebugActivity.java, there is a possible way to export calendar data to the sdcard without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-174046397

Weakness: CWE-1021

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0487?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0487?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0487 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0487 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-174046397, ASB-A-174046397, GHSA-f24j-7hhf-mfrw.

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