CVE-2021-0683: Google Android

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

In runTraceIpcStop of ActivityManagerShellCommand.java, there is a possible deletion of system files 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-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-185398942

Affected products

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

Published 2021-10-06. Last modified 2026-06-17.