What is CVE-2021-0603?

CVE-2021-0603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-0603?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0603

In onCreate of ContactSelectionActivity.java, there is a possible way to get access to contacts without permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-182809425

EPSS: 0.001 (2.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-1021 — Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking)

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0603?: CVE-2021-0603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-0603?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.