CVE-2021-0591 — Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere in Google Android

CWE-610 — Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere5 documents5 sources

Severity

7.3HIGHNVD

EPSS

0.1%

top 77.35%

CISA KEV

Not in KEV

Exploit

No known exploits

Affected products

Platform Packages Apps Settings Google Android

Timeline

PublishedAug 17

Latest updateMay 24

Description

In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to invoke privileged broadcast receivers due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-179386960

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.3 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages3 packages

▶CVEListV5google/androidAndroid-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1

▶NVDgoogle/android4 versions+3

▶Androidplatform/packages_apps_settings8.1:0 — 8.1:2021-08-01+3

Patches

Patch: source.android.com ↗Patch: source.android.com ↗

🔴Vulnerability Details

GHSA

GHSA-mvx7-rq9v-559v: In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity↗2022-05-24

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CVEList

CVE-2021-0591: In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity↗2021-08-17

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OSV

CVE-2021-0591: In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity↗2021-08-01

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📋Vendor Advisories

Android

CVE-2021-0591: Android Security Bulletin 2021-08-01 CVE: CVE-2021-0591 Severity: HIGH Type: EoP Affected AOSP versions: 8↗2021-08-01

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