RCE in Google Android
CVE-2021-0468
In LK, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker who has physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-180427272
EPSS: 0.001 (3.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- N/a Android — versions Android SoC
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-0468?
- CVE-2021-0468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2021-04-13.
- How severe is CVE-2021-0468?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.