CVE-2021-0953

Published: Dec 15, 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 setOnClickActivityIntent of SearchWidgetProvider.java, there is a possible way to access contacts and history bookmarks without permission due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-184046278

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 12.0
Google Android	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

Improper Preservation of Permissions

The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-12-01

Source: security@android.com

Vendor Advisory

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-12-01

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

Vendor Advisory

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