Race condition vulnerability in lockNow function of PhoneWindowManager.java allows for lock screen bypass

Race condition vulnerability in lockNow function of PhoneWindowManager.java allows for lock screen bypass

CVE-2021-0688 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

In lockNow of PhoneWindowManager.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-161149543

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