FKIE_CVE-2021-0598

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2021-10-06 15:15 - Updated: 2026-06-17 03:30
Severity
7.3 (High) - CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
In onCreate of ConfirmConnectActivity.java, there is a possible pairing of untrusted Bluetooth devices due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-180422108
References
security@android.comhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
google android 8.1
google android 9.0
google android 10.0
google android 11.0
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