CVE-2021-0603 Security feature bypass in Android

What is CVE-2021-0603?

CVE-2021-0603 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 ContactSelectionActivity.java, there is a possible way to get access to contacts without permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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-182809425

Weakness: CWE-1021

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0603?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0603 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0603 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-182809425, ASB-A-182809425, GHSA-fm2c-f3px-4938.