CVE-2021-0331 (High) detected in Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

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CVE-2021-0331 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Settingsandroid-10.0.0_r44

Library home page: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings

Found in HEAD commit: 1662a2491596f4f05870defb27c4e19e62d739a1

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/src/com/android/settings/notification/NotificationAccessConfirmationActivity.java

Vulnerability Details

In onCreate of NotificationAccessConfirmationActivity.java, there is a possible overlay attack due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and notification access with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-170731783

Publish Date: 2021-02-10

URL: CVE-2021-0331

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.3)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-02-01

Release Date: 2021-02-10

Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r29

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