# CVE-2021-0595: In lockAllProfileTasks of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to access the work profile without the profile PIN, after loggin

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 GitHub repo listed by PoC-in-GitHub
- Published: 2021-10-06 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

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

## Description

In lockAllProfileTasks of RootWindowContainer.java, there is a possible way to access the work profile without the profile PIN, after logging in. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-177457096

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01
- https://github.com/pazhanivel07/frameworks_base_Aosp10_r33_CVE-2021-0595

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