Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0692

In sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java, there is a possible activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. 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-179289753

Published · last modified .

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 1st percentile — 1.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2021-0692: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
  • Android — versions Android-11 Android-9 Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0692?
CVE-2021-0692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-10-06.
How severe is CVE-2021-0692?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.