High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 22, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-0550
CVE-2021-0550
Description
In onLoadFailed of AnnotateActivity.java, there is a possible way to gain WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permissions without user consent 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-11Android ID: A-179688673
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Affected products
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Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01nvdVendor Advisory
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