CVE-2021-0307 (High) detected in baseandroid-10.0.0_r34

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CVE-2021-0307 - 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: 1b4cc17a093f2db56e619c39eb18d33e5ced0471

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/services/core/java/com/android/server/pm/permission/PermissionManagerService.java

Vulnerability Details

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

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/2021-01-01

Release Date: 2021-01-11

Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r26

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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.