In onTargetSelected of ResolverActivity.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-163358811
CVE-2021-0334 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - baseandroid-10.0.0_r34
Android framework classes and services
Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base
Found in HEAD commit: 877b898e21377e1326e3c7e522898e53b9f5d5d0
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
/core/java/com/android/internal/app/ResolverActivity.java
Vulnerability Details
In onTargetSelected of ResolverActivity.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-163358811
Publish Date: 2021-02-10
URL: CVE-2021-0334
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)
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
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-02-01
Release Date: 2021-02-10
Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r29
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