Unsafe PendingIntent in sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges needed

Unsafe PendingIntent in sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges needed

CVE-2021-0692 · HIGH Severity

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

In sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java, there is a possible activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-179289753

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