CVE-2021-1016 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass USB permission prompts via tapjacking to gain unauthorized access, requiring user interaction on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-1016?
CVE-2021-1016 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In onCreate of UsbPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to grant an app access to USB without informed user consent 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-12Android ID: A-183610267
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1016?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2021-1016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-183610267, GHSA-v93v-fxgx-33qf, PUB-A-183610267.