CVE-2021-0505
In the Settings app, there is a possible way to disable an always-on VPN due to a missing permission check.
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- Not listed in CISA KEV
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- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
In the Settings app, there is a possible way to disable an always-on VPN due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-179975048
Timeline
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Affected versions
- n/a Android
Android-11