CVE-2021-0600

Description

In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to mislead a user to activate a device admin app due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-179042963

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-07-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0600?
CVE-2021-0600 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-0600?
To fix CVE-2021-0600, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-0600 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-0600 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-0600?
CVE-2021-0600 affects n/a Android.
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