CVE-2021-0692 describes a local escalation of privilege vulnerability in Android versions 9, 10, and 11, stemming from an unsafe PendingIntent in the sendBroadcastToInstaller function of FirstScreenBroadcast.java. This flaw allows an attacker to launch arbitrary activities without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), the vulnerability has a low attack complexity and can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog or Hot List, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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