CVE-2021-0317: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 8.0 only; version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only; version 10.0 only; version 11.0 only

Published 2021-01-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.