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CVE-2021-0478

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.25% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-06-21 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Android, Java. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2021-0478
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.25%
Android Java

Original NVD Description

In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-169255797

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