CVE-2021-0472 (High) detected in baseandroid-10.0.0_r34

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CVE-2021-0472 - 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: 8b3e9fa76ef9c770cdfaa409ca2f1f62174f158c

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/services/core/java/com/android/server/wm/LockTaskController.java

Vulnerability Details

In shouldLockKeyguard of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible way to exit App Pinning without a PIN due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-176801033

Publish Date: 2021-06-11

URL: CVE-2021-0472

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

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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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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.