VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2021-0478

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.25%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-06-21
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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

Weakness classification

  • CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Primary references