What is CVE-2021-0683?

CVE-2021-0683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-10-06.

How severe is CVE-2021-0683?

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

Is CVE-2021-0683 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0683

In runTraceIpcStop of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files due to a confused deputy. 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-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-185398942

EPSS: 0.002 (12.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0683?: CVE-2021-0683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-10-06.
How severe is CVE-2021-0683?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0683 known to be exploited?: 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.