What is CVE-2021-1016?

CVE-2021-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.

How severe is CVE-2021-1016?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-1016

In onCreate of UsbPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to grant an app access to USB without informed user consent 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-12Android ID: A-183610267

EPSS: 0.001 (1.5th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1021 — Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking)

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1016?: CVE-2021-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-1016?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.