What is CVE-2021-0769?

CVE-2021-0769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.

How severe is CVE-2021-0769?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0769

In onCreate of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to unclear UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-184676316

EPSS: 0.001 (2.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-12

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0769?: CVE-2021-0769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-0769?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.