CVE-2021-1024 Privilege escalation in Android

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via intent redirection.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-1024?

CVE-2021-1024 is a medium-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 onEventReceived of EventResultPersister.java, there is a possible intent redirection due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-191283525

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1024?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2021-1024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-191283525, GHSA-rgr9-47fx-rg94, PUB-A-191283525.

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