Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-0480 is an Android local information disclosure issue. A broadcast intent created by SnoozeHelper may include a sensitive identifier. Exploitation requires user interaction and does not require extra execution privileges, according to the CVE record. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a mobile patch hygiene issue unless sensitive Android identifiers are business-critical in your environment. The main action is confirming that managed Android devices are patched or retired if unsupported.
Technical view
The issue is in createPendingIntent in Android's SnoozeHelper.java. A broadcast intent may expose a sensitive ID, causing local information disclosure. The listed affected versions are Android 8.1, 9, 10, and 11. Android tracks it as A-174493336 and references the May 2021 Android Security Bulletin.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Android devices running the listed affected versions that have not received the relevant Android security update. The bundle does not identify specific OEM models, app packages, or enterprise configurations that change exposure.
Exploitation context
The bundle supports local information disclosure with user interaction required and no additional execution privileges needed. It does not support claims of remote exploitation, public exploit availability, or active exploitation; KEV status is false.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or patch diff are included in the provided bundle. Analysis should stay tied to the Android bulletin, the CVE record, affected Android versions, and the stated local information disclosure condition.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Android security updates covering the May 2021 bulletin where available.
- Check OEM/carrier patch status for Android 8.1, 9, 10, and 11 devices.
- Prioritize unsupported Android versions for upgrade or replacement planning.
- Monitor Android and OEM advisories for device-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android fleet versions and security patch levels.
- Confirm whether devices received May 2021 Android bulletin fixes.
- Review MDM compliance data for outdated Android patch levels.
- Track exceptions for devices no longer receiving vendor updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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