CVE-2021-0553 Security feature bypass in Android
Local attackers can bypass device admin settings via unclear UI in Android, leading to privilege escalation with user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-0553?
CVE-2021-0553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 22 Jun 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 onBindViewHolder of AppSwitchPreference.java, there is a possible bypass of device admin setttings due to unclear UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-169936038
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0553?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0553 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-169936038, GHSA-8mgg-q44g-rg5j, PUB-A-169936038.