CVE-2021-0992 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can change the default payment app without consent via tapjack overlay, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- 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-2021-0992?
CVE-2021-0992 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 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 PaymentDefaultDialog.java, there is a possible way to change a default payment app without user consent due to tapjack overlay. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-180104327
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-0992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0992?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-0992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-0992 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-180104327, GHSA-8m4j-m77c-p6v2, PUB-A-180104327.