CVE-2021-0433: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 8.0. EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In onCreate of DeviceChooserActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass user consent when pairing a Bluetooth device due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and pairing malicious devices with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-171221090

Affected products

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

Published 2021-04-13. Last modified 2026-06-17.