CVE-2021-0932 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges to System UI level via unsafe PendingIntent in NavigationModeController without user interaction.

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-2021-0932?

CVE-2021-0932 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In showNotification of NavigationModeController.java, there is a possible confused deputy due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege that allows actions performed as the System UI with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-173025705

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0932?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0932?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-0932 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0932 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-173025705, ASB-A-173025705, GHSA-35cj-v3wc-rh8w.

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