# CVE-2021-0478: In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2021-06-21 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9

## Description

In updateDrawable of StatusBarIconView.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by running foreground services without notifying the user, with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-169255797

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01
- https://github.com/Satheesh575555/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-0478

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