What is CVE-2021-0534?

CVE-2021-0534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-22.

How severe is CVE-2021-0534?

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

RCE in Google Android

CVE-2021-0534

In permission declarations of DeviceAdminReceiver.java, there is a possible lack of broadcast protection due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-170639543

EPSS: 0.001 (2.0th 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 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-11

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1188 — Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0534?: CVE-2021-0534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-22.
How severe is CVE-2021-0534?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.