CVE-2021-0481 (High) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r41

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CVE-2021-0481 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r41

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings

Found in HEAD commit: a15487111b9129695f9f2d09259799b478f8ce2a

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/users/EditUserPhotoController.java

Vulnerability Details

In onActivityResult of EditUserPhotoController.java, there is a possible access of unauthorized files due to an unexpected URI handler. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-172939189

Publish Date: 2021-06-11

URL: CVE-2021-0481

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01

Release Date: 2021-06-11

Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r36

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