What is CVE-2021-0433?

CVE-2021-0433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2021-04-13.

How severe is CVE-2021-0433?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-0433 known to be exploited?

13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0433

In onCreate of DeviceChooserActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass user consent when pairing a Bluetooth device due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and pairing malicious devices with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-171221090

EPSS: 0.006 (42.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1021 — Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0433?: CVE-2021-0433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2021-04-13.
How severe is CVE-2021-0433?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0433 known to be exploited?: 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.