High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-0645
CVE-2021-0645
Description
In shouldBlockFromTree of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an app to read private app directories in external storage, which should be restricted in Android 11, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-157320644
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Affected products
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Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-08-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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