CVE-2021-0478 (High) detected in baseandroid-10.0.0_r34

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CVE-2021-0478 - 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: 12b0a6ae61f229282a38f6b67354bcd34f266be5

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarIconView.java

Vulnerability Details

In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-169255797

Publish Date: 2021-06-21

URL: CVE-2021-0478

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/2021-06-01

Release Date: 2021-06-21

Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r38

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