CVE-2021-0927: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2021

Updated

In requestChannelBrowsable of TvInputManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-189824175

Affected Software

6 affected components

Google Android=8.1

Google Android=9.0

Google Android=10.0

Google Android=11.0

Google Android=12.0

Google Android

Event History

Nov 1, 2021

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Dec 15, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:05 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0927?

CVE-2021-0927 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0927?

To fix CVE-2021-0927, update your Android device to a patched version released by Google.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2021-0927?

CVE-2021-0927 affects Android versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, and 12.0.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2021-0927?

Exploiting CVE-2021-0927 allows attackers to bypass permissions and escalate privileges without user interaction.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-0927?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2021-0927.