What is the severity of CVE-2021-0309?

CVE-2021-0309 has a severity level of medium, indicating it could lead to local information disclosure and account access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0309?

To mitigate CVE-2021-0309, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0309?

CVE-2021-0309 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0309?

Yes, user interaction is needed for exploitation of CVE-2021-0309.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-0309 classified as?

CVE-2021-0309 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability that may lead to information disclosure.

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CVE-2021-0309

medium

5.5

4/1/2021

11/1/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-0309

First published: Mon Jan 04 2021(Updated: )

In onCreate of grantCredentialsPermissionActivity, there is a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure and account access with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0; Android ID: A-158480899.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=8.0
Android	=8.1
Android	=9.0
Android	=10.0
Android	=11.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2021-0309?
CVE-2021-0309 has a severity level of medium, indicating it could lead to local information disclosure and account access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0309?
To mitigate CVE-2021-0309, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2021-0309?
CVE-2021-0309 affects Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, and 11.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0309?
Yes, user interaction is needed for exploitation of CVE-2021-0309.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-0309 classified as?
CVE-2021-0309 is classified as a confused deputy vulnerability that may lead to information disclosure.

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