In updatePermissionSourcePackage of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible automatic runtime permission grant due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing a malicious app to silently gain access to a dangerous permission with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11; Android ID: A-155648771.
CVE-2021-0307 - High Severity Vulnerability
Android framework classes and services
Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base
Found in HEAD commit: d8f6b708be07b0042c1fe77f596e197a04c32153
Found in base branch: master
In updatePermissionSourcePackage of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible automatic runtime permission grant due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing a malicious app to silently gain access to a dangerous permission with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11; Android ID: A-155648771.
Publish Date: 2021-01-11
URL: CVE-2021-0307
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
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Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01
Release Date: 2021-01-11
Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r26
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