VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2021-1017

In AdapterService and GattService definition of AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible way to disable bluetooth connection due to a missing permission check.

HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.12%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.12%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

In AdapterService and GattService definition of AndroidManifest.xml, there is a possible way to disable bluetooth connection due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-182583850

CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.12% probability · 2th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected: google/android
Source: security@android.com

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.