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CVE-2021-0339 is a security vulnerability discovered in the loadAnimation function of WindowContainer.java affecting Android versions 8.1, 9, and 10. The vulnerability was disclosed in February 2021 and allows a malicious application to remain displayed while a target app is brought to the foreground (Android Security Bulletin).
The vulnerability exists in the loadAnimation function of WindowContainer.java due to improper checking for unusual or exceptional conditions. This implementation flaw could allow a malicious application to manipulate the window animation system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating a high severity level (CVE Details).
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The attacker could potentially maintain visibility of a malicious app while the system attempts to bring another application to the foreground, creating opportunities for phishing or other deceptive attacks (Android Security Bulletin).
The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation, which somewhat mitigates its severity. An attacker would need to create a malicious application and convince a user to interact with it in a specific way to trigger the vulnerable condition (CVE Details).
The vulnerability was addressed in the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated to the latest available security patch level to protect against this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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