High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Oct 6, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-0688
CVE-2021-0688
Description
In lockNow of PhoneWindowManager.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a race condition. 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-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-161149543
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Affected products
2- Google/Androiddescription
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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