CVE-2021-1016: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.3. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In onCreate of UsbPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to grant an app access to USB without informed user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-183610267

Affected products

• Google Android: version 12.0 only

Published 2021-12-15. Last modified 2026-06-17.