What is CVE-2021-0953?

CVE-2021-0953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-12-15.

How severe is CVE-2021-0953?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0953

In setOnClickActivityIntent of SearchWidgetProvider.java, there is a possible way to access contacts and history bookmarks without permission due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-184046278

EPSS: 0.001 (1.5th 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 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0953?: CVE-2021-0953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-0953?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.