# CVE-2021-0694: In setServiceForegroundInnerLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way for a background application to regain foreground permiss

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-04-12 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Android: Android-11

## Description

In setServiceForegroundInnerLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way for a background application to regain foreground permissions due to insufficient background restrictions. 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-183147114

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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  https://sazabi.com/?utm_source=cve-now&utm_medium=md&utm_content=CVE-2021-0694

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01

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