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Unscored Public exploit CVE-2021-0478 EUVD-2021-3097GHSA-mr9v-396x-gwc8

In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local e…

Published Jun 21, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Assigned by google_android

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

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— Android Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 —

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