CVE-2021-0445: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In start of WelcomeActivity.java, there is a possible residual profile 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-11 Android-9Android ID: A-172322502

Affected products

• Google Android: version 9.0 only; version 11.0 only

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