CVE-2021-0570 Privilege escalation in Android

What is CVE-2021-0570?

CVE-2021-0570 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In sendBugreportNotification of BugreportProgressService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. 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-178803845

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0570?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0570?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-178803845, GHSA-4p2f-cf4h-825m, PUB-A-178803845.