CVE-2021-0649 — Incorrect Authorization in Google Android

CWE-863 — Incorrect AuthorizationCWE-287 — Improper Authentication4 documents4 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 98.83%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
2
Platform Frameworks BaseGoogle Android
Timeline
PublishedDec 15
Latest updateDec 16

Description

In stopVpnProfile of Vpn.java, there is a possible VPN profile reset due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege CONTROL_ALWAYS_ON_VPN with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-191382886

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages4 packages

▶CVEListV5google/androidAndroid-11
▶NVDgoogle/android11.0
▶Androidplatform/frameworks_base11:0 — 11:2021-11-01

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-3r2p-96rp-68vh: In stopVpnProfile of Vpn↗2021-12-16
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OSV
CVE-2021-0649: In stopVpnProfile of Vpn↗2021-11-01
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
Android
CVE-2021-0649: Android Security Bulletin 2021-11-01 CVE: CVE-2021-0649 Severity: HIGH Type: EoP Affected AOSP versions: 11 References: A-191382886 [2]↗2021-11-01
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