What is the severity of CVE-2021-0305?

CVE-2021-0305 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How does CVE-2021-0305 exploit work?

CVE-2021-0305 can be exploited through a tapjacking attack that requires user interaction to execute.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0305?

CVE-2021-0305 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0305?

To mitigate CVE-2021-0305, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Who is impacted by CVE-2021-0305?

Users of affected Android devices running versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0 are potentially impacted by CVE-2021-0305.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-0305

critical

9.3

CWE

1021

1/2/2021

10/2/2021

26/8/2024

CVE-2021-0305

First published: Mon Feb 01 2021(Updated: )

In PackageInstaller, there is a possible tapjacking attack due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and permissions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-154015447

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=8.1
Google Android	=9.0
Google Android	=10.0

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0305?
CVE-2021-0305 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How does CVE-2021-0305 exploit work?
CVE-2021-0305 can be exploited through a tapjacking attack that requires user interaction to execute.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0305?
CVE-2021-0305 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0305?
To mitigate CVE-2021-0305, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Who is impacted by CVE-2021-0305?
Users of affected Android devices running versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0 are potentially impacted by CVE-2021-0305.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0305?
CVE-2021-0305 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How does CVE-2021-0305 exploit work?
CVE-2021-0305 can be exploited through a tapjacking attack that requires user interaction to execute.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0305?
CVE-2021-0305 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0305?
To mitigate CVE-2021-0305, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Who is impacted by CVE-2021-0305?
Users of affected Android devices running versions 8.1, 9.0, and 10.0 are potentially impacted by CVE-2021-0305.