CVE-2021-0691

MediumCVSS 6.7/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

In the SELinux policy configured in system_app.te, there is a possible way for system_app to gain code execution in other processes due to an overly-permissive SELinux policy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-188554048

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-269

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 6, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-0691: Medium severity, CVSS 6.7 | Vulnix