CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-0593

Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

Published: Aug 17, 2021 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
7.8
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
4.6 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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In sendDevicePickedIntent of DevicePickerFragment.java, there is a possible way to invoke a privileged broadcast receiver due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-179386068

Weakness

The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
AndroidGoogle8.1 (including)8.1 (including)
AndroidGoogle9.0 (including)9.0 (including)
AndroidGoogle10.0 (including)10.0 (including)
AndroidGoogle11.0 (including)11.0 (including)

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