What is CVE-2021-0472?

CVE-2021-0472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-11.

How severe is CVE-2021-0472?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-0472 known to be exploited?

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

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2021-0472

In shouldLockKeyguard of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible way to exit App Pinning without a PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-176801033

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (10.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-9 Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0472?: CVE-2021-0472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2021-0472?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0472 known to be exploited?: 12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.