CVE-2021-0708

Published: Oct 22, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

In runDumpHeap of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-183262161

Affected (4)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

4 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 10.0
Google Android	Version 11.0
Google Android	Version 8.1
Google Android	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-10-01

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-10-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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