What is CVE-2021-0441?

CVE-2021-0441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-07-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-0441?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0441

In onCreate of PermissionActivity.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to Confusing UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-174495520

EPSS: 0.001 (1.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-11

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0441?: CVE-2021-0441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-0441?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.