CVE-2021-0586 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can trick users into selecting unwanted Bluetooth devices via tapjacking, leading to local privilege escalation on Android.
- 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-2021-0586?
CVE-2021-0586 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Jul 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 onCreate of DevicePickerFragment.java, there is a possible way to trick the user to select an unwanted bluetooth device due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-182584940
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0586?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0586?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0586 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0586 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-182584940, ASB-A-182584940, GHSA-8hgf-mr3f-26cc.