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CVE-2021-0337

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale...

7.8 HighPublic exploitFix available

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Exploit likelihood

0.18%Unchanged since Apr 14, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used7.8

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195

Record
CVE-2021-0337
CVSS 3.1
7.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0
7.2 HighAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness
CWE-312
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195

Record
CVE-2021-0337
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-2956No score

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195

Record
EUVD-2021-2956
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-899f-9gpg-r429No score

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale...

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-157474195

Record
GHSA-899f-9gpg-r429
Weakness
CWE-312
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVASB-A-157474195No score

In moveInMediaStore of FileSystemProvider.java, there is a possible file exposure due to stale metadata. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Record
ASB-A-157474195
Updated
2026-11-09

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
platform/frameworks/base
Android
10:0 up to 10:2021-02-01, plus listed versions
10
10:2021-02-01
platform/frameworks/base
Android
11:0 up to 11:2021-02-01, plus listed versions
11
11:2021-02-01

Public exploits

Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.

Public exploits
SourceLinkDate
PoC in GitHubShaikUsaf/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2021-03372022-04-23

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
factsOSV
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV, PoC in GitHub

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2021-0337 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published February 1, 2021. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.18%, the 7th percentile. Fixed in platform/frameworks/base 10:2021-02-01.

References

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