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CVE-2021-0398

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2021-03-10 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

In bindServiceLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible foreground service launch due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-173516292

Affected products

• Android: 11.0

References

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-03-01
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-03-01

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